US Bridges

Or 140 (hwy 020) over Thomas Creek

Good

Lake County, Oregon · 015 MI W Lakeview · Structure no. 18874 020 09444

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,107
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 140 (hwy 020) over Thomas Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 140 (hwy 020) over Thomas Creek in Lake County, Oregon. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,107 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOr 140 (hwy 020)
CrossesThomas Creek
Location015 MI W Lakeview
RouteState Highway 140
StateOregon
Coordinates42.19335, -120.38449
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,107 (2022)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Or 140 (hwy 020) over Thomas Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 140 (hwy 020) over Thomas Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Or 140 (hwy 020) over Thomas Creek carry?

About 2,107 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Or 140 (hwy 020) over Thomas Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Or 140 (hwy 020) over Thomas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.