US Bridges

Or 58 (hwy 018) over Deception Creek

GoodPosted for load

Lane County, Oregon · 043 MI W Oakridge · Structure no. 03994A018 03076

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,321
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 58 (hwy 018) over Deception Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Or 58 (hwy 018) over Deception Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 6,321 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,400 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 90.7 mi (146 km).

CarriesOr 58 (hwy 018)
CrossesDeception Creek
Location043 MI W Oakridge
RouteState Highway 58
StateOregon
Coordinates43.76758, -122.5342
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,321 (2022)
Projected traffic6,400 by 2042
Trucks12%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$482,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 58 (hwy 018) over Deception Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 58 (hwy 018) over Deception 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 July 2023.

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

About 6,321 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

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

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.