US Bridges

Lakeshore Drive over Roadside Ditch

Good

Josephine County, Oregon · T38S-R8W-S11/S14 · Structure no. 520006520000045

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,892
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakeshore Drive over Roadside Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lakeshore Drive over Roadside Ditch in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 3,892 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,577 by 2025. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLakeshore Drive
CrossesRoadside Ditch
LocationT38S-R8W-S11/S14
RouteCounty Highway C5200
CountyJosephine County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.27194, -123.61075
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,892 (2020)
Projected traffic4,577 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Lakeshore Drive over Roadside Ditch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lakeshore Drive over Roadside Ditch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lakeshore Drive over Roadside Ditch carry?

About 3,892 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lakeshore Drive over Roadside Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lakeshore Drive over Roadside Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.