US Bridges

Curtin Road #212 over Pass Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 1.6 MI N of Curtin · Structure no. 19C512 212 159

Built
1919
106 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
156
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Curtin Road #212 over Pass Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Curtin Road #212 over Pass Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1919, so it is 106 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 156 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2025. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCurtin Road #212
CrossesPass Creek
Location1.6 MI N of Curtin
RouteCounty Highway C0212
CountyDouglas County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.73185, -123.20068
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic156 (2020)
Projected traffic176 by 2025
Trucks10%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$328,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Curtin Road #212 over Pass Creek built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025.

What condition is Curtin Road #212 over Pass 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 Curtin Road #212 over Pass Creek carry?

About 156 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Curtin Road #212 over Pass Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Curtin Road #212 over Pass Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.