US Bridges

Camp Sherman Road over Metolius River

Fair

Jefferson County, Oregon · At Camp Sherman Store · Structure no. 16C02 579000548

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
369
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camp Sherman Road over Metolius River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Camp Sherman Road over Metolius River in Jefferson County, Oregon. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 369 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 434 by 2025. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCamp Sherman Road
CrossesMetolius River
LocationAt Camp Sherman Store
RouteCounty Highway 218
CountyJefferson County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.46054, -121.64349
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic369 (2020)
Projected traffic434 by 2025
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$479,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Camp Sherman Road over Metolius River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Camp Sherman 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Camp Sherman Road over Metolius River carry?

About 369 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Camp Sherman Road over Metolius River?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Camp Sherman Road over Metolius River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.