US Bridges

03 S 05 W 20.00: over Panther Creek

Good

Tillamook County, Oregon · 4.4 Miles W of Carlton O · Structure no. 0000000L1439357

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

03 S 05 W 20.00: over Panther Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 03 S 05 W 20.00: over Panther Creek in Tillamook County, Oregon. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Carries03 S 05 W 20.00:
CrossesPanther Creek
Location4.4 Miles W of Carlton O
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.30278, -123.33417
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic35 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
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

OwnerBureau of Land Management
Maintained byBureau of Land Management
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$18,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 03 S 05 W 20.00: over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is 03 S 05 W 20.00: over Panther 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 03 S 05 W 20.00: over Panther Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 03 S 05 W 20.00: over Panther Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 03 S 05 W 20.00: over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.