20 S 11 W 36.00: over North Fork Smith River
Douglas County, Oregon · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- 20 S 11 W 36.00: over North Fork Smith River in Douglas County, Oregon, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 50 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- It is one of 440 of the 703 inventoried bridges in Douglas County rated fair (62.6%); 17 (2.4%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated March 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous concrete tee beam |
| Length | about 160 ft |
| Location | 45.2 miles NE of Hwy 101 |
| NBI structure number | 0000000L1439049 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | March 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Oregon department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Douglas County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-5 (hwy 001) over I-5 @ Bellows St | 1976 | 46,894 | Fair |
| I-5 (hwy 001) over I-5 @ Harvard Ave | 1976 | 46,894 | Fair |
| I-5 (hwy 001) over I-5 @ Portland Ave | 1954 | 42,268 | Fair |
| I-5 (hwy 001) over I-5 @ Speedway Rd | 1955 | 41,824 | Fair |
| I-5 (hwy 001) over I-5 @ Mclain Rd | 2009 | 41,701 | Fair |
| I-5 (hwy 001) over Creek | 1954 | 29,858 | Fair |
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