US Bridges

Fiddle CR Road over Fiddle Creek

Good

Lane County, Oregon · 055 E of Siltcoos Lake · Structure no. 39C56 533600384

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fiddle CR Road over Fiddle Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Fiddle CR Road over Fiddle Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 86 by 2025. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesFiddle CR Road
CrossesFiddle Creek
Location055 E of Siltcoos Lake
RouteCounty Highway C5336
StateOregon
Coordinates43.87212, -123.97739
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating64 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2020)
Projected traffic86 by 2025
Trucks0%
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 Fiddle CR Road over Fiddle Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fiddle CR Road over Fiddle Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Fiddle CR Road over Fiddle Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Fiddle CR Road over Fiddle Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Fiddle CR Road over Fiddle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.