Veatch Road over Silk Creek
GoodLane County, Oregon · 012 MI W Cottage Grove · Structure no. 39C253266500003
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 208
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Veatch Road over Silk Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Veatch Road 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 208 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 233 by 2025. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Veatch Road over Silk Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Veatch Road 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 Veatch Road over Silk Creek carry?
About 208 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Veatch Road over Silk Creek?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Veatch Road over Silk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.