US Bridges

Kitson Springs RD over Salt Creek

FairPosted for load

Lane County, Oregon · 014 MI NW Hills CR Dam · Structure no. 39C627617800029

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,463
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kitson Springs RD over Salt Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Kitson Springs RD over Salt Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5 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 1,463 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,698 by 2025. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 25.5 mi (41 km).

Location

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CarriesKitson Springs RD
CrossesSalt Creek
Location014 MI NW Hills CR Dam
RouteCounty Highway C6178
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.72617, -122.43662
Functional classRural Major 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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15.3 US tons
Inventory rating11.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,463 (2020)
Projected traffic1,698 by 2025
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed25.5 mi (41 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$750,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kitson Springs RD over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kitson Springs RD over Salt 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 Kitson Springs RD over Salt Creek carry?

About 1,463 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Kitson Springs RD over Salt Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Kitson Springs RD over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.