US Bridges

Road over Rogue River

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · No Data Entered · Structure no. 061006000001056

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
73
1990 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road over Rogue River is a concrete continuous frame carrying Road over Rogue River in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 69 years old, older 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 73 vehicles a day, projected to reach 109 by 2045. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesRoad
CrossesRogue River
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 65300
StateOregon
Coordinates43.00194, -122.37778
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73 (1990)
Projected traffic109 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road over Rogue River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Road over Rogue River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Road over Rogue River carry?

About 73 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is Road over Rogue River?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Road over Rogue River?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.