US Bridges

1-11 over Dry Creek

Good

Lake County, Oregon · 11.75 MI So HWY 140 · Structure no. 37C0091-1101175

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
371
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1-11 over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 1-11 over Dry Creek in Lake County, Oregon. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 371 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 421 by 2025. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 82 mi (132 km).

Carries1-11
CrossesDry Creek
Location11.75 MI So HWY 140
RouteCounty Highway 111
StateOregon
Coordinates42.03153, -120.52306
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic371 (2020)
Projected traffic421 by 2025
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed82 mi (132 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 1-11 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1-11 over Dry 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 1-11 over Dry Creek carry?

About 371 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is 1-11 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 1-11 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.