Chezem Road over Creek
FairLane County, Oregon · 044 MI SW Eugene · Structure no. 39C137127800091
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 584
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chezem Road over Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Chezem Road over Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 584 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 667 by 2025. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chezem Road over Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chezem Road over 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Chezem Road over Creek carry?
About 584 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Chezem Road over Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Chezem Road over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.