US Bridges

16 S 02 W 27.00: over Mcgowan Creek

Good

Lane County, Oregon · From Donna RD (cr) Begin · Structure no. 0000000L2136134

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

16 S 02 W 27.00: over Mcgowan Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 16 S 02 W 27.00: over Mcgowan Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 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, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Carries16 S 02 W 27.00:
CrossesMcgowan Creek
LocationFrom Donna RD (cr) Begin
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.15232, -122.95112
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic110 by 2043
Trucks30%
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 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 16 S 02 W 27.00: over Mcgowan Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is 16 S 02 W 27.00: over Mcgowan 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 16 S 02 W 27.00: over Mcgowan Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is 16 S 02 W 27.00: over Mcgowan Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 16 S 02 W 27.00: over Mcgowan Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.