US Bridges

Road over Hills CR

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 4.2 SE JCT 58-FS 23-.1 SW · Structure no. 061805000001457

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road over Hills CR is a concrete continuous frame carrying Road over Hills CR in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad
CrossesHills CR
Location4.2 SE JCT 58-FS 23-.1 SW
RouteFederal Lands Road 21180
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.69756, -122.38045
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 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 Hills CR built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road over Hills CR 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Road over Hills CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Road over Hills CR?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Road over Hills CR?

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