US Bridges

Enterprise Road over Papenfus Creek

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 030 MI S Highway 58 · Structure no. 39C608607500178

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,463
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Enterprise Road over Papenfus Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Enterprise Road over Papenfus Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,463 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,618 by 2025. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesEnterprise Road
CrossesPapenfus Creek
Location030 MI S Highway 58
RouteCounty Highway C6075
StateOregon
Coordinates43.93803, -122.91585
Functional classRural Minor 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
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 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 rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 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 traffic1,463 (2020)
Projected traffic1,618 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Enterprise Road over Papenfus Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Enterprise Road over Papenfus 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 Enterprise Road over Papenfus Creek carry?

About 1,463 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Enterprise Road over Papenfus 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 Enterprise Road over Papenfus Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.