US Bridges

Local Access Road over Metolius River

Fair

Jefferson County, Oregon · 6.3 M North of HWY 20 · Structure no. 060105000001013

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
1988 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Local Access Road over Metolius River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Access Road over Metolius River in Jefferson County, Oregon. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 112 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Access Road
CrossesMetolius River
Location6.3 M North of HWY 20
RouteFederal Lands Road 12170
CountyJefferson County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.47314, -121.63739
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (1988)
Projected traffic112 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Access Road over Metolius River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Access Road over Metolius River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Local Access Road over Metolius River carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is Local Access Road over Metolius River?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Local Access Road over Metolius River?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.