US Bridges

Ridgeway RD over Pudding Creek

Good

Lane County, Oregon · 014 MI W of Jasper · Structure no. 18603 605800220

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
614
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridgeway RD over Pudding Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Ridgeway RD over Pudding Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 614 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 709 by 2025. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRidgeway RD
CrossesPudding Creek
Location014 MI W of Jasper
RouteCounty Highway C6058
StateOregon
Coordinates43.99137, -122.94101
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic614 (2020)
Projected traffic709 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$138,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ridgeway RD over Pudding Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridgeway RD over Pudding 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Ridgeway RD over Pudding Creek carry?

About 614 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ridgeway RD over Pudding Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ridgeway RD over Pudding Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.