US Bridges

Smith R RD #48 over Lp & N Railroad

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 2.5 MI NE of Reedsport · Structure no. 19C501 48 101

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
254 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,596
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith R RD #48 over Lp & N Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Smith R RD #48 over Lp & N Railroad in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6 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 1,596 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,806 by 2025. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28.6 mi (46 km).

Location

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CarriesSmith R RD #48
CrossesLp & N Railroad
Location2.5 MI NE of Reedsport
RouteCounty Highway A0409
CountyDouglas County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.72151, -124.08253
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,596 (2020)
Projected traffic1,806 by 2025
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed28.6 mi (46 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 Smith R RD #48 over Lp & N Railroad built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smith R RD #48 over Lp & N Railroad 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Smith R RD #48 over Lp & N Railroad carry?

About 1,596 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Smith R RD #48 over Lp & N Railroad?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Smith R RD #48 over Lp & N Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.