US Bridges

Tract C Road over Metolious River

Good

Jefferson County, Oregon · 0.8 S Camp Sherman Store · Structure no. 31C100611000080

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tract C Road over Metolious River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tract C Road over Metolious River in Jefferson County, Oregon. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2025. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTract C Road
CrossesMetolious River
Location0.8 S Camp Sherman Store
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.44717, -121.63914
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2020)
Projected traffic20 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tract C Road over Metolious River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tract C Road over Metolious River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Tract C Road over Metolious River carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Tract C Road over Metolious River?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Tract C Road over Metolious River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.