US Bridges

Honey Bee Lane over Cartwright Creek

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 003 MI S Marcola · Structure no. 39C175197700015

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
151
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Honey Bee Lane over Cartwright Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Honey Bee Lane over Cartwright Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 151 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2025. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHoney Bee Lane
CrossesCartwright Creek
Location003 MI S Marcola
RouteCounty Highway C1977
StateOregon
Coordinates44.16935, -122.85255
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic151 (2020)
Projected traffic176 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Honey Bee Lane over Cartwright Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Honey Bee Lane over Cartwright 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 Honey Bee Lane over Cartwright Creek carry?

About 151 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Honey Bee Lane over Cartwright Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Honey Bee Lane over Cartwright Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.