US Bridges

East B Avenue over Pass Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · In City of Drain · Structure no. 20101 000 00000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,197
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East B Avenue over Pass Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying East B Avenue over Pass Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 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 4,197 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,745 by 2025. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 52 ft wide.

CarriesEast B Avenue
CrossesPass Creek
LocationIn City of Drain
RouteCity Street C0000
StateOregon
Coordinates43.66267, -123.31287
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,197 (2020)
Projected traffic4,745 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 East B Avenue over Pass Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is East B Avenue 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 East B Avenue over Pass Creek carry?

About 4,197 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is East B Avenue over Pass Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns East B Avenue over Pass Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.