US Bridges

Shotgun Creek Park over Shotgun Creek

Good

Lane County, Oregon · 1.6 Miles NW of Marcola R · Structure no. 0000000L1439090

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

Shotgun Creek Park over Shotgun Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Shotgun Creek Park over Shotgun Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesShotgun Creek Park
CrossesShotgun Creek
Location1.6 Miles NW of Marcola R
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.22944, -122.84444
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck10 ft (3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Land Management
Maintained byBureau of Land Management
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shotgun Creek Park over Shotgun Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shotgun Creek Park over Shotgun 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 Shotgun Creek Park over Shotgun Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Shotgun Creek Park over Shotgun Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Shotgun Creek Park over Shotgun Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.