US Bridges

Camas Swale RD over Ditch

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 012 MI W I5 Creswell Ext · Structure no. 39C12A213000077

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,245
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camas Swale RD over Ditch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Camas Swale RD over Ditch in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5,245 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,940 by 2025. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCamas Swale RD
CrossesDitch
Location012 MI W I5 Creswell Ext
RouteCounty Highway A0448
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.91775, -123.03427
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,245 (2020)
Projected traffic5,940 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Camas Swale RD over Ditch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Camas Swale RD over Ditch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Camas Swale RD over Ditch carry?

About 5,245 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Camas Swale RD over Ditch?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Camas Swale RD over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.