US Bridges

US 20 (hwy 33) over Simpson Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Oregon · 082 Mile E. of Toledo · Structure no. 21141 033 01520

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,181
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 (hwy 33) over Simpson Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20 (hwy 33) over Simpson Creek in Lincoln County, Oregon. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 7,181 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,900 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesUS 20 (hwy 33)
CrossesSimpson Creek
Location082 Mile E. of Toledo
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateOregon
Coordinates44.67071, -123.85162
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,181 (2022)
Projected traffic9,900 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
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 Simpson Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 20 (hwy 33) over Simpson 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 Simpson Creek carry?

About 7,181 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

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

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.