US Bridges

Or 58 (hwy 018) over Salt Creek

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 032 MI E Oakridge · Structure no. 01519A018 03825

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
230 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,432
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 58 (hwy 018) over Salt Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 58 (hwy 018) over Salt Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6 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 3,432 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,900 by 2042. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 90.7 mi (146 km).

CarriesOr 58 (hwy 018)
CrossesSalt Creek
Location032 MI E Oakridge
RouteState Highway 58
StateOregon
Coordinates43.73018, -122.41969
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,432 (2022)
Projected traffic3,900 by 2042
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed90.7 mi (146 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Or 58 (hwy 018) over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 58 (hwy 018) over Salt 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Or 58 (hwy 018) over Salt Creek carry?

About 3,432 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is Or 58 (hwy 018) over Salt Creek?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Or 58 (hwy 018) over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.