US Bridges

West Side Road over Drews Creek

Fair

Lake County, Oregon · 076 MI South of HWY 140 · Structure no. 37C0301-1100760

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
246
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Side Road over Drews Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Side Road over Drews 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 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 246 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 286 by 2025. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Side Road
CrossesDrews Creek
Location076 MI South of HWY 140
RouteCounty Highway C0330
CountyLake County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.0912, -120.523
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic246 (2020)
Projected traffic286 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 West Side Road over Drews Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Side Road over Drews 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 West Side Road over Drews Creek carry?

About 246 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West Side Road over Drews Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns West Side Road over Drews Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.