High Pass Road over Swartz Creek
FairLane County, Oregon · 170 MI W Junction City · Structure no. 39C328345501690
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 167
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
High Pass Road over Swartz Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying High Pass Road over Swartz Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 167 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2025. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was High Pass Road over Swartz Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is High Pass Road over Swartz 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 2023.
How much traffic does High Pass Road over Swartz Creek carry?
About 167 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is High Pass Road over Swartz Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns High Pass Road over Swartz Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.