US Bridges

Whittaker Creek Re over Whittaker Creek

GoodPosted for load

Lane County, Oregon · 1.5 Miles S of HWY 126 · Structure no. 0000000L1439092

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2019 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

Whittaker Creek Re over Whittaker Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whittaker Creek Re over Whittaker Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesWhittaker Creek Re
CrossesWhittaker Creek
Location1.5 Miles S of HWY 126
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.98611, -123.66306
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating16.1 US tons
Inventory rating12.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2019)
Projected traffic20 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Whittaker Creek Re over Whittaker Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whittaker Creek Re over Whittaker 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 2023.

How much traffic does Whittaker Creek Re over Whittaker Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Whittaker Creek Re over Whittaker Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Whittaker Creek Re over Whittaker Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.