US Bridges

Sharps CR RD over Row River

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 150 MI SE Cottage · Structure no. 39C229246000001

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
204 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
386
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sharps CR RD over Row River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sharps CR RD over Row River in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 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 386 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 451 by 2025. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSharps CR RD
CrossesRow River
Location150 MI SE Cottage
RouteCounty Highway C2460
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.69601, -122.8384
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic386 (2020)
Projected traffic451 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sharps CR RD over Row River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sharps CR RD 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 Sharps CR RD over Row River carry?

About 386 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sharps CR RD over Row River?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Sharps CR RD over Row River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.