US Bridges

Local Access Road over Canyon Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Oregon · 4 M Nnw of Camp Sherman · Structure no. 060105000001014

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
1988 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Local Access Road over Canyon Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Local Access Road over Canyon Creek in Jefferson County, Oregon. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 67 by 2045. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLocal Access Road
CrossesCanyon Creek
Location4 M Nnw of Camp Sherman
RouteFederal Lands Road 12000
StateOregon
Coordinates44.50381, -121.66406
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (1988)
Projected traffic67 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Access Road over Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Local Access Road over Canyon 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does Local Access Road over Canyon Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is Local Access Road over Canyon Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Local Access Road over Canyon Creek?

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