Road over Herman Creek
PoorLane County, Oregon · No Data Entered · Structure no. 061501000001344
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2006 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Road over Herman Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road over Herman Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2045. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28.6 mi (46 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Road over Herman Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Road over Herman Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Road over Herman Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is Road over Herman Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Road over Herman Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.