US Bridges

Scharen Road over Wild Hog Creek

Good

Lane County, Oregon · 050 SW Springfield · Structure no. 39C152186600176

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
94
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scharen Road over Wild Hog Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Scharen Road over Wild Hog Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 94 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 108 by 2025. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesScharen Road
CrossesWild Hog Creek
Location050 SW Springfield
RouteCounty Highway C1866
StateOregon
Coordinates43.98811, -123.03446
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94 (2020)
Projected traffic108 by 2025
Trucks10%
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 Scharen Road over Wild Hog Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scharen Road over Wild Hog Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Scharen Road over Wild Hog Creek carry?

About 94 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Scharen Road over Wild Hog Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Scharen Road over Wild Hog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.