US Bridges

Driver Vlly RD #22 over Calapooya Creek

GoodPosted for load

Douglas County, Oregon · 5.0 MI E of Sutherlin · Structure no. 19C469002201332

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete Continuous
Length
256 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
291
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Driver Vlly RD #22 over Calapooya Creek is a concrete continuous arch - deck carrying Driver Vlly RD #22 over Calapooya Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 291 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 331 by 2025. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesDriver Vlly RD #22
CrossesCalapooya Creek
Location5.0 MI E of Sutherlin
RouteCounty Highway C0022
StateOregon
Coordinates43.41485, -123.21443
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic291 (2020)
Projected traffic331 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Driver Vlly RD #22 over Calapooya Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Driver Vlly RD #22 over Calapooya Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Driver Vlly RD #22 over Calapooya Creek carry?

About 291 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Driver Vlly RD #22 over Calapooya Creek?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Driver Vlly RD #22 over Calapooya Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.