US Bridges

Road over Rogue River

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · No Data Entered · Structure no. 061006000001057

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36
1990 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road over Rogue River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road over Rogue River in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 65 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 36 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54 by 2045. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long and 16 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
Coordinates43.06709, -122.3225
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length73 ft (22.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (1990)
Projected traffic54 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 1960, making it 65 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Road over Rogue River carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is Road over Rogue River?

The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Road over Rogue River?

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