US Bridges

Sharps CR RD over Sharps Creek

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 190 MI SE Cottage Grove · Structure no. 39C234246000443

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
386
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sharps CR RD over Sharps Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sharps CR RD over Sharps Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 174 ft (53 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSharps CR RD
CrossesSharps Creek
Location190 MI SE Cottage Grove
RouteCounty Highway C2460
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.65081, -122.79564
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic386 (2020)
Projected traffic451 by 2025
Trucks0%
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 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 Sharps CR RD over Sharps Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

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

About 386 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Sharps CR RD over Sharps Creek?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sharps CR RD over Sharps Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.