US Bridges

Sharps CR RD over Sharps Creek

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 210 MI SE Cottage Grove · Structure no. 20352 246000648

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
289
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sharps CR RD over Sharps Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sharps CR RD over Sharps Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 289 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2025. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSharps CR RD
CrossesSharps Creek
Location210 MI SE Cottage Grove
RouteCounty Highway C2460
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.6289, -122.7772
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic289 (2020)
Projected traffic304 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sharps CR RD over Sharps Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sharps CR RD over Sharps 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Sharps CR RD over Sharps Creek carry?

About 289 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sharps CR RD over Sharps Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Sharps CR RD over Sharps Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.