US Bridges

County RD 19 over Calapooya Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 8.1 MI E of Sutherlin · Structure no. 19C492 19 805

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
151 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,015
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 19 over Calapooya Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 19 over Calapooya Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 1,015 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,150 by 2025. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCounty RD 19
CrossesCalapooya Creek
Location8.1 MI E of Sutherlin
RouteCounty Highway 0A388
StateOregon
Coordinates43.40881, -123.16486
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,015 (2020)
Projected traffic1,150 by 2025
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 19 over Calapooya Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 19 over Calapooya 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 19 over Calapooya Creek carry?

About 1,015 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County RD 19 over Calapooya Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 19 over Calapooya Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.