US Bridges

Parker Lane C5206 over Thompson Creek

Fair

Josephine County, Oregon · T38S-R7W-S18 Josephine CO · Structure no. 520604520600010

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parker Lane C5206 over Thompson Creek is a steel box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Parker Lane C5206 over Thompson Creek in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 5 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 14 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14 by 2025. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 10 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesParker Lane C5206
CrossesThompson Creek
LocationT38S-R7W-S18 Josephine CO
RouteCounty Highway C5206
CountyJosephine County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.26637, -123.56892
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.2 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width10 ft (3.2 m)
Roadway width9 ft (2.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14 (2020)
Projected traffic14 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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$326,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Parker Lane C5206 over Thompson Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parker Lane C5206 over Thompson Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Parker Lane C5206 over Thompson Creek carry?

About 14 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Parker Lane C5206 over Thompson Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 10 ft wide.

Who owns Parker Lane C5206 over Thompson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.