US Bridges

Otter Crest Lp over Rocky Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Oregon · 2.5 MI S Depoe Bay · Structure no. 01089 009F13003

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
360 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,900
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Otter Crest Lp over Rocky Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Otter Crest Lp over Rocky Creek in Lincoln County, Oregon. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 98 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.

It carries about 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2040. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOtter Crest Lp
CrossesRocky Creek
Location2.5 MI S Depoe Bay
CountyLincoln County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.77837, -124.07128
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+10 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,900 (2020)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Otter Crest Lp over Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Otter Crest Lp over Rocky 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Otter Crest Lp over Rocky Creek carry?

About 8,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Otter Crest Lp over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Otter Crest Lp over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.