US Bridges

IRR Thorton CR RD over Thorton Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Oregon · 007 M N HWY20 at Chitwood · Structure no. 12120A422010067

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR Thorton CR RD over Thorton Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying IRR Thorton CR RD over Thorton Creek in Lincoln County, Oregon. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 47 vehicles a day, projected to reach 109 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesIRR Thorton CR RD
CrossesThorton Creek
Location007 M N HWY20 at Chitwood
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.66665, -123.83663
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2020)
Projected traffic109 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 IRR Thorton CR RD over Thorton Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR Thorton CR RD over Thorton 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 IRR Thorton CR RD over Thorton Creek carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is IRR Thorton CR RD over Thorton Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns IRR Thorton CR RD over Thorton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.