Scotts Vlly RD #8 over Elk Creek
FairPosted for loadDouglas County, Oregon · 4.3 MI E of Yoncalla · Structure no. 19C485 8 076
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 76 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 435
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Scotts Vlly RD #8 over Elk Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Scotts Vlly RD #8 over Elk Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 435 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2025. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Scotts Vlly RD #8 over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Scotts Vlly RD #8 over Elk Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Scotts Vlly RD #8 over Elk Creek carry?
About 435 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Scotts Vlly RD #8 over Elk Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Scotts Vlly RD #8 over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.