US Bridges

Sturtevant DR over Sturtevant Creek

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 0.50 MI So of Veneta · Structure no. 39C434434000026

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
165
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sturtevant DR over Sturtevant Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Sturtevant DR over Sturtevant Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 165 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2025. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSturtevant DR
CrossesSturtevant Creek
Location0.50 MI So of Veneta
RouteCounty Highway C4340
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.98648, -123.34698
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 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 traffic165 (2020)
Projected traffic170 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Sturtevant DR over Sturtevant Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sturtevant DR over Sturtevant 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Sturtevant DR over Sturtevant Creek carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sturtevant DR over Sturtevant 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 Sturtevant DR over Sturtevant Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.