US Bridges

Camas Swale RD over Camas Swale

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 070 W Creswell · Structure no. 39C41A213000673

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,366
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camas Swale RD over Camas Swale is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Camas Swale RD over Camas Swale 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 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 1,366 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,566 by 2025. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCamas Swale RD
CrossesCamas Swale
Location070 W Creswell
RouteCounty Highway A0448
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.9152, -123.14316
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,366 (2020)
Projected traffic1,566 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Camas Swale RD over Camas Swale built?

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

What condition is Camas Swale RD over Camas Swale 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Camas Swale RD over Camas Swale carry?

About 1,366 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Camas Swale RD over Camas Swale?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Camas Swale RD over Camas Swale?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.