US Bridges

Or 18 (hwy 39) over Slick Rock Creek

FairPosted for load

Lincoln County, Oregon · 053 MI E HWY 9 JCT · Structure no. 01211A039 00534

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,356
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 18 (hwy 39) over Slick Rock Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 18 (hwy 39) over Slick Rock Creek in Lincoln County, Oregon. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 8,356 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,700 by 2042. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

CarriesOr 18 (hwy 39)
CrossesSlick Rock Creek
Location053 MI E HWY 9 JCT
RouteState Highway 18
StateOregon
Coordinates45.01101, -123.87996
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating6.8 US tons
Inventory rating5.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,356 (2022)
Projected traffic9,700 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Or 18 (hwy 39) over Slick Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is Or 18 (hwy 39) over Slick Rock 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Or 18 (hwy 39) over Slick Rock Creek carry?

About 8,356 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Or 18 (hwy 39) over Slick Rock Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Or 18 (hwy 39) over Slick Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.