US Bridges

Paschelke RD over Mohawk River

FairPosted for load

Lane County, Oregon · 022 MI NE Marcola · Structure no. 39C176198000004

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
137 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
227
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paschelke RD over Mohawk River is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Paschelke RD over Mohawk River in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 227 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 262 by 2025. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesPaschelke RD
CrossesMohawk River
Location022 MI NE Marcola
RouteCounty Highway C1980
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.2013, -122.83611
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic227 (2020)
Projected traffic262 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$702,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Paschelke RD over Mohawk River built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paschelke RD over Mohawk River 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 Paschelke RD over Mohawk River carry?

About 227 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Paschelke RD over Mohawk River?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Paschelke RD over Mohawk River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.