US Bridges

NE Johnson Street over North Myrtle Creek

FairPosted for load

Douglas County, Oregon · City of Myrtle Creek · Structure no. 26T10 000000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
331
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE Johnson Street over North Myrtle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE Johnson Street over North Myrtle Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 331 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 374 by 2025. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesNE Johnson Street
CrossesNorth Myrtle Creek
LocationCity of Myrtle Creek
RouteCity Street 0
StateOregon
Coordinates43.02609, -123.27828
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.3 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic331 (2020)
Projected traffic374 by 2025
Trucks10%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$573,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE Johnson Street over North Myrtle Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE Johnson Street over North Myrtle 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does NE Johnson Street over North Myrtle Creek carry?

About 331 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NE Johnson Street over North Myrtle Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns NE Johnson Street over North Myrtle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.