US Bridges

Ricketts Road over Camas Swale

FairPosted for load

Lane County, Oregon · 030 S Goshen · Structure no. 39C201210600017

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
64
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ricketts Road over Camas Swale is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Ricketts Road over Camas Swale in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 64 vehicles a day, projected to reach 74 by 2025. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRicketts Road
CrossesCamas Swale
Location030 S Goshen
RouteCounty Highway C2106
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.95347, -123.01506
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64 (2020)
Projected traffic74 by 2025
Trucks0%
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 Ricketts Road over Camas Swale built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ricketts Road over Camas Swale 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 Ricketts Road over Camas Swale carry?

About 64 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Ricketts Road over Camas Swale?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Ricketts Road over Camas Swale?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.