Douglas Avenue over Deer Creek
FairPosted for loadDouglas County, Oregon · 1.5 E of S Umpqua River · Structure no. 26T03 000 00000
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 207 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,466
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Douglas Avenue over Deer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Douglas Avenue over Deer Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 6,466 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,602 by 2025. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Douglas Avenue over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Douglas Avenue over Deer 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 2024.
How much traffic does Douglas Avenue over Deer Creek carry?
About 6,466 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Douglas Avenue over Deer Creek?
The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Douglas Avenue over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.