US Bridges

2-16 over Thomas Creek

Fair

Lake County, Oregon · 050 MI North HWY 140 · Structure no. 37C0292-1600500

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
247
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2-16 over Thomas Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 2-16 over Thomas Creek in Lake County, Oregon. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 6 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 247 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 282 by 2025. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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Carries2-16
CrossesThomas Creek
Location050 MI North HWY 140
RouteCounty Highway 0B333
CountyLake County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.25856, -120.42499
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic247 (2020)
Projected traffic282 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 2-16 over Thomas Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2-16 over Thomas 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 2-16 over Thomas Creek carry?

About 247 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 2-16 over Thomas Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 2-16 over Thomas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.