US Bridges

Tiernan Road East over Divide Creek

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 053MI W JCT HWY 36-US 126 · Structure no. 39C525504600012

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tiernan Road East over Divide Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Tiernan Road East over Divide 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 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2025. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesTiernan Road East
CrossesDivide Creek
Location053MI W JCT HWY 36-US 126
RouteCounty Highway C5046
StateOregon
Coordinates44.01677, -123.93897
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.
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2020)
Projected traffic20 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Tiernan Road East over Divide Creek built?

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

What condition is Tiernan Road East over Divide 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 Tiernan Road East over Divide Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Tiernan Road East over Divide Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Tiernan Road East over Divide Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.