Camp Sherman Road over Lake Creek
PoorJefferson County, Oregon · 1.0 MI SW of Camp Sherman · Structure no. 16C03 579 00391
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 254
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Camp Sherman Road over Lake Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Camp Sherman Road over Lake Creek in Jefferson County, Oregon. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 254 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 299 by 2025. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Camp Sherman Road over Lake Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Camp Sherman Road over Lake Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Camp Sherman Road over Lake Creek carry?
About 254 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Camp Sherman Road over Lake Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Camp Sherman Road over Lake Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.