US Bridges

20 S 06 W 15.00: over Buck Creek

Good

Lane County, Oregon · 0.9 Miles SW of Siuslaw R · Structure no. 0000000L1439128

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

20 S 06 W 15.00: over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 20 S 06 W 15.00: over Buck Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries20 S 06 W 15.00:
CrossesBuck Creek
Location0.9 Miles SW of Siuslaw R
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateOregon
Coordinates43.83333, -123.40083
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2021)
Projected traffic35 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 20 S 06 W 15.00: over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is 20 S 06 W 15.00: over Buck 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 20 S 06 W 15.00: over Buck Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 20 S 06 W 15.00: over Buck Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 20 S 06 W 15.00: over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.