US Bridges

Old Scenic HWY 101 over Deer Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Oregon · 006 MI North Otis Jctn · Structure no. 21470 130 00057

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
345
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Scenic HWY 101 over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Old Scenic HWY 101 over Deer 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 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 345 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 424 by 2040. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOld Scenic HWY 101
CrossesDeer Creek
Location006 MI North Otis Jctn
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.02667, -123.94461
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic345 (2020)
Projected traffic424 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Old Scenic HWY 101 over Deer Creek built?

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

What condition is Old Scenic HWY 101 over Deer 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 Old Scenic HWY 101 over Deer Creek carry?

About 345 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old Scenic HWY 101 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Old Scenic HWY 101 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.