US Bridges

Five Rivers RD over Cascade Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Oregon · 028 M N of Fisher · Structure no. 12055 80703 605

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
241
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Five Rivers RD over Cascade Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Five Rivers RD over Cascade Creek in Lincoln 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 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 241 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 437 by 2040. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesFive Rivers RD
CrossesCascade Creek
Location028 M N of Fisher
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLincoln County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.31971, -123.84731
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic241 (2020)
Projected traffic437 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 Five Rivers RD over Cascade Creek built?

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

What condition is Five Rivers RD over Cascade 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Five Rivers RD over Cascade Creek carry?

About 241 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Five Rivers RD over Cascade Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Five Rivers RD over Cascade Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.