Project-Details

OR 58 Salt Creek Bridge Replacement

Construction Phase

Region 2: Willamette Valley and Northwest Oregon (Lane)

We are replacing the bridge with one that is earthquake ready.

Banner: Slow down, in the work zone it could save lives. Building a modern transportation system to help Oregon’s communities and economy thrive. During construction, Give yourself more time, try a new way or mode to get there or take a different route.

Impacts

Traffic Impact

Expect daytime single lane closures with an automatic flagger assistant device helping direct traffic east of Oakridge near milepost 43, construction noise and delays up to 20 minutes.

Construction Impacts

GIF of automatic flagger assistant device You can expect:

Crews working during the day.
Single lane closures with traffic controlled by an automated flagger assistant device to keep workers safe.
Flaggers helping direct traffic as needed.
Construction noise and delays.

When you see an automated flagger assistant device, remember to:

Stop when the light is red and the flag is down.
Wait for the arm to be fully up before you start moving.
Drive carefully when the light is flashing orange and the flag is up.

Please note, there is a person nearby controlling the automated flagger assistant devices. You may not see them, but they are there to make sure traffic is moving smoothly.

Construction Activities

We're working on building the new bridge. Traffic is using the temporary detour bridge.

Visit TripCheck for the most current traffic information.

Pedestrians, including those with disabilities, will have access through or around work zones.

Pay attention in the work zone, slow down and move over – imagine this is where you work!

Always drive safely, watch for construction signs and workers.

Remember: fines double in all Oregon work zones, whether workers and signs are present or not.

Details

About

OR 58 connects the Eugene-Springfield metro area and the Bend-Klamath Falls corridor with 3,300 to 16,000 vehicles using it each day. There are several projects underway or being planned in the corridor to improve the roads and bridges. Projects that address pavement quality, look at landslide mitigation, add passing lanes, improve culverts and drainage and retrofit or replace bridges to be earthquake ready.

The Salt Creek Bridge is located just west of the Blue Pool Campground and is in poor condition. We are replacing the bridge with one that will have wider shoulders and be earthquake ready.

With OR 58 being an important freight route, the bridge needs to be replaced before it becomes necessary to restrict heavy vehicles needing to use it.

By replacing and retrofitting the bridges, the OR 58 corridor between U.S. 97 and I-5 can serve as a lifeline route for delivery of supplies between the southern Willamette Valley and Central Oregon after an earthquake.

Schedule

Design: 2022-2024
Construction: 2025-2027

Location

OR 58 |

Milepost 42.9

Cost and Funding

Design and construction: $20,622,775

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Project Contacts

Resident Engineer: Shane Prohaska
Email: shane.prohaska@odot.oregon.gov
Phone: 541-744-8080

Public Information Officer: Mindy McCartt
Email: mindy.m.mccartt@odot.oregon.gov
Phone: 503-507-6045

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Last Updated

10/1/2025 11:38 AM

Project Number

22557