US Bridges

Adams RD over Silk Creek

Good

Lane County, Oregon · 010 MI W Cottage Grove · Structure no. 39C252266000001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
117
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Adams RD over Silk Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Adams RD over Silk Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 117 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 137 by 2025. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesAdams RD
CrossesSilk Creek
Location010 MI W Cottage Grove
RouteCounty Highway C2660
StateOregon
Coordinates43.80303, -123.09705
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (2020)
Projected traffic137 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Adams RD over Silk Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Adams RD over Silk Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Adams RD over Silk Creek carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Adams RD over Silk Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Adams RD over Silk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.