US Bridges

Or 229 (hwy 181) over Davis (skalada) Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Oregon · 019 MI N Summit Crk · Structure no. 18144 181 01237

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
407
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 229 (hwy 181) over Davis (skalada) Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 229 (hwy 181) over Davis (skalada) Creek in Lincoln County, Oregon. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 407 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2042. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 229 (hwy 181)
CrossesDavis (skalada) Creek
Location019 MI N Summit Crk
RouteState Highway 229
CountyLincoln County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.82959, -123.96266
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic407 (2022)
Projected traffic430 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 229 (hwy 181) over Davis (skalada) Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 229 (hwy 181) over Davis (skalada) Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Or 229 (hwy 181) over Davis (skalada) Creek carry?

About 407 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Or 229 (hwy 181) over Davis (skalada) Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Or 229 (hwy 181) over Davis (skalada) Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.