US Bridges

Road over Salt Creek

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · .2 SW JCT Hy 58-FS 5875 · Structure no. 061808000001724

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road over Salt Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying Road over Salt Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 5 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 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesRoad
CrossesSalt Creek
Location.2 SW JCT Hy 58-FS 5875
RouteFederal Lands Road 58750
StateOregon
Coordinates43.70027, -122.28259
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 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 Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Road over Salt Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Road over Salt Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Road over Salt Creek?

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