US Bridges

US 20 (hwy 33) over Trapp Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Oregon · MP 14.24 · Structure no. 20232 033 01424

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
310 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,601
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 (hwy 33) over Trapp Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20 (hwy 33) over Trapp Creek in Lincoln County, Oregon. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 6,601 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2042. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesUS 20 (hwy 33)
CrossesTrapp Creek
LocationMP 14.24
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateOregon
Coordinates44.65083, -123.8384
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,601 (2022)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 US 20 (hwy 33) over Trapp Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 20 (hwy 33) over Trapp 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 20 (hwy 33) over Trapp Creek carry?

About 6,601 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 20 (hwy 33) over Trapp Creek?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 (hwy 33) over Trapp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.