US Bridges

Sovern Lane over Crow Creek

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 035 MI So Junction City · Structure no. 39C306313000150

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,248
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sovern Lane over Crow Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Sovern Lane over Crow Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 1,248 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,438 by 2025. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSovern Lane
CrossesCrow Creek
Location035 MI So Junction City
RouteCounty Highway C3130
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.17851, -123.19361
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,248 (2020)
Projected traffic1,438 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Sovern Lane over Crow Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sovern Lane over Crow 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Sovern Lane over Crow Creek carry?

About 1,248 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sovern Lane over Crow Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Sovern Lane over Crow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.