US Bridges

West Fork Road over West Fork Deadwood Creek

FairPosted for load

Lane County, Oregon · 0244 W Deadwood CR Road · Structure no. 39C549514200244

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Fork Road over West Fork Deadwood Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying West Fork Road over West Fork Deadwood Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2025. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Fork Road
CrossesWest Fork Deadwood Creek
Location0244 W Deadwood CR Road
RouteCounty Highway C5142
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.16036, -123.75028
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2020)
Projected traffic160 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Fork Road over West Fork Deadwood Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Fork Road over West Fork Deadwood 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does West Fork Road over West Fork Deadwood Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is West Fork Road over West Fork Deadwood Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns West Fork Road over West Fork Deadwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.