US Bridges

Road over Row River

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · No Data Entered · Structure no. 061501000001341

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
190 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2016 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road over Row River is a concrete continuous frame carrying Road over Row River in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRoad
CrossesRow River
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 17000
StateOregon
Coordinates43.70266, -122.77242
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2016)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road over Row River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road over Row River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Road over Row River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Road over Row River?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Road over Row River?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.