US Bridges

Weiss Road over Camas Swale

Good

Lane County, Oregon · 070 MI W Creswell · Structure no. 39C208214600109

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
301
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Weiss Road over Camas Swale is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Weiss Road over Camas Swale in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 301 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 351 by 2025. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWeiss Road
CrossesCamas Swale
Location070 MI W Creswell
RouteCounty Highway C2146
StateOregon
Coordinates43.90234, -123.14823
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic301 (2020)
Projected traffic351 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Weiss Road over Camas Swale built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

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

About 301 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Weiss Road over Camas Swale?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Weiss Road over Camas Swale?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.