US Bridges

Jaeger Lane over Flat Creek

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 030 MI North Junctioncity · Structure no. 39C339350500103

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
164
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jaeger Lane over Flat Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Jaeger Lane over Flat Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 164 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 189 by 2025. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesJaeger Lane
CrossesFlat Creek
Location030 MI North Junctioncity
RouteCounty Highway C3505
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.27322, -123.22199
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
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 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 width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic164 (2020)
Projected traffic189 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 Jaeger Lane over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jaeger Lane over Flat 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 Jaeger Lane over Flat Creek carry?

About 164 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Jaeger Lane over Flat 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 Jaeger Lane over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.