US Bridges

6th ST over Deadman Creek

Fair

Lake County, Oregon · 0.40 West HWY 395 · Structure no. 37C060000000040

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
142
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

6th ST over Deadman Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 6th ST over Deadman Creek in Lake County, Oregon. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 142 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 147 by 2025. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries6th ST
CrossesDeadman Creek
Location0.40 West HWY 395
RouteCity Street C0006
StateOregon
Coordinates42.1824, -120.353
Functional classUrban Local

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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic142 (2020)
Projected traffic147 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 6th ST over Deadman Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6th ST over Deadman 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 6th ST over Deadman Creek carry?

About 142 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 6th ST over Deadman Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 6th ST over Deadman Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.