US Bridges

Sher Khan Road over Camas Swale

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 030 MI W Creswell · Structure no. 014790213900020

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
274
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sher Khan Road over Camas Swale is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Sher Khan Road over Camas Swale in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 274 vehicles a day, projected to reach 314 by 2025. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSher Khan Road
CrossesCamas Swale
Location030 MI W Creswell
RouteCounty Highway C2139
StateOregon
Coordinates43.9268, -123.06917
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic274 (2020)
Projected traffic314 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
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 Sher Khan Road over Camas Swale built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sher Khan Road over Camas Swale 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Sher Khan Road over Camas Swale carry?

About 274 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Sher Khan Road over Camas Swale?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Sher Khan Road over Camas Swale?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.