US Bridges

Wicks Road over Row River

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 130 MI SE Cottage Grove · Structure no. 39C228245800001

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
630
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wicks Road over Row River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Wicks Road over Row River 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 5 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 630 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 725 by 2025. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesWicks Road
CrossesRow River
Location130 MI SE Cottage Grove
RouteCounty Highway C2458
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.71945, -122.86378
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating94 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2020)
Projected traffic725 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 Wicks Road over Row River built?

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

What condition is Wicks Road over Row 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Wicks Road over Row River carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wicks Road over Row River?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Wicks Road over Row River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.