River Road over Elder Creek
PoorLake County, Oregon · No Data Entered · Structure no. 060203000001011
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 66 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 79
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
River Road over Elder Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Road over Elder Creek in Lake County, Oregon. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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.
It carries about 79 vehicles a day, projected to reach 118 by 2045. The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 River Road over Elder Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is River Road over Elder 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does River Road over Elder Creek carry?
About 79 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is River Road over Elder Creek?
The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns River Road over Elder Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.