US Bridges

23 S 02 W 07.01: over Edwards Creek

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 13.4 Miles S of I-5 (exit · Structure no. 0000000L1439131

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

23 S 02 W 07.01: over Edwards Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 23 S 02 W 07.01: over Edwards Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Carries23 S 02 W 07.01:
CrossesEdwards Creek
Location13.4 Miles S of I-5 (exit
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateOregon
Coordinates43.58389, -122.98222
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
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 23 S 02 W 07.01: over Edwards Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 23 S 02 W 07.01: over Edwards 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 23 S 02 W 07.01: over Edwards Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 23 S 02 W 07.01: over Edwards Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 23 S 02 W 07.01: over Edwards Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.