Wheeler Road over Rattlesnake Creek
FairLane County, Oregon · 025 S of Jasper · Structure no. 39C639628000137
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 925
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wheeler Road over Rattlesnake Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Wheeler Road over Rattlesnake Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 925 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,057 by 2025. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wheeler Road over Rattlesnake Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wheeler Road over Rattlesnake 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 Wheeler Road over Rattlesnake Creek carry?
About 925 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Wheeler Road over Rattlesnake Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Wheeler Road over Rattlesnake Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.