US Bridges

West Fork Road over West Fork Deadwood Creek

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 0085 W of Deadwood Cr.Rd. · Structure no. 18604 514200085

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
112
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Fork Road over West Fork Deadwood Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying West Fork Road over West Fork Deadwood Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 112 vehicles a day, projected to reach 117 by 2025. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Fork Road
CrossesWest Fork Deadwood Creek
Location0085 W of Deadwood Cr.Rd.
RouteCounty Highway C5142
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.14169, -123.74256
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2020)
Projected traffic117 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Fork Road over West Fork Deadwood Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Fork Road over West Fork Deadwood 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does West Fork Road over West Fork Deadwood Creek carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is West Fork Road over West Fork Deadwood Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns West Fork Road over West Fork Deadwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.