US Bridges

Fowler ST over Deer Creek

Good

Douglas County, Oregon · 0.1 S of Diamond Lake Blv · Structure no. 26T06 000 00000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,814
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fowler ST over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Fowler ST over Deer Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,814 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,687 by 2025. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFowler ST
CrossesDeer Creek
Location0.1 S of Diamond Lake Blv
RouteCity Street 3065
StateOregon
Coordinates43.21254, -123.33991
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,814 (2020)
Projected traffic7,687 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fowler ST over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fowler ST over Deer Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Fowler ST over Deer Creek carry?

About 6,814 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fowler ST over Deer Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Fowler ST over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.