US Bridges

Salado Road over Big Elk Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Oregon · At Salado JCT · Structure no. 12169B60001 001

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
129 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salado Road over Big Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Salado Road over Big Elk Creek in Lincoln 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 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 22 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32 by 2040. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSalado Road
CrossesBig Elk Creek
LocationAt Salado JCT
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLincoln County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.55058, -123.80259
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2020)
Projected traffic32 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 Salado Road over Big Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salado Road over Big Elk 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 Salado Road over Big Elk Creek carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Salado Road over Big Elk Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Salado Road over Big Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.