Jefferson Street over Newton Creek
FairDouglas County, Oregon · 0.2 N of S Umpqua River · Structure no. 26T07 000 00000
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,143
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jefferson Street over Newton Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jefferson Street over Newton Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 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 1,143 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,293 by 2025. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Jefferson Street over Newton Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Jefferson Street over Newton Creek 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Jefferson Street over Newton Creek carry?
About 1,143 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Jefferson Street over Newton Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Jefferson Street over Newton Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.