Usfs #14 over Metolius River
PoorPosted for loadJefferson County, Oregon · Near Camp Sherman · Structure no. 20865 000 00000
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 85 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2010 count
- Owner
- State
- Other State Agency
About this bridge
Usfs #14 over Metolius River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usfs #14 over Metolius River in Jefferson County, Oregon. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2030. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Usfs #14 over Metolius River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Usfs #14 over Metolius River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Usfs #14 over Metolius River carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Usfs #14 over Metolius River?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Usfs #14 over Metolius River?
It is owned by the Other State Agency.