US Bridges

County RD 13 over Champagne Cr/Melrose Rd.

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 0.2 MI E of Melrose Store · Structure no. 19C490 13 775

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,661
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 13 over Champagne Cr/Melrose Rd. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 13 over Champagne Cr/Melrose Rd. in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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.

It carries about 7,661 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,411 by 2025. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 13
CrossesChampagne Cr/Melrose Rd.
Location0.2 MI E of Melrose Store
RouteCounty Highway 0A397
CountyDouglas County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.24602, -123.45513
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,661 (2020)
Projected traffic8,411 by 2025
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 13 over Champagne Cr/Melrose Rd. built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 13 over Champagne Cr/Melrose Rd. 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 13 over Champagne Cr/Melrose Rd. carry?

About 7,661 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County RD 13 over Champagne Cr/Melrose Rd.?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 13 over Champagne Cr/Melrose Rd.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.