US Bridges

Deerhorn Road over Taylor Creek

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 11.5 MI E Springfield · Structure no. 39C114105800485

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,824
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deerhorn Road over Taylor Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Deerhorn Road over Taylor Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 1,824 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,934 by 2025. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesDeerhorn Road
CrossesTaylor Creek
Location11.5 MI E Springfield
RouteCounty Highway C1058
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.07259, -122.75138
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,824 (2020)
Projected traffic1,934 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Deerhorn Road over Taylor Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deerhorn Road over Taylor 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 2024.

How much traffic does Deerhorn Road over Taylor Creek carry?

About 1,824 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Deerhorn Road over Taylor Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Deerhorn Road over Taylor Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.