US Bridges

Sharps CR RD over Fairview Creek

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 150 MI SE CO RD 2400/ROWR · Structure no. 39C231246001175

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
386
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sharps CR RD over Fairview Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Sharps CR RD over Fairview Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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.

It carries about 386 vehicles a day, projected to reach 451 by 2025. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSharps CR RD
CrossesFairview Creek
Location150 MI SE CO RD 2400/ROWR
RouteCounty Highway C2460
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.58314, -122.71533
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic386 (2020)
Projected traffic451 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$333,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sharps CR RD over Fairview Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sharps CR RD over Fairview Creek 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 Fairview Creek carry?

About 386 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Sharps CR RD over Fairview Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Sharps CR RD over Fairview Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.