HWY 48 over Sheep Gulch
FairGrant County, Oregon · 6.23 MI S JCT US 26 · Structure no. 22448 048 00623
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 871
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY 48 over Sheep Gulch is a concrete culvert carrying HWY 48 over Sheep Gulch in Grant County, Oregon. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 871 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 920 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY 48 over Sheep Gulch built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY 48 over Sheep Gulch 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 HWY 48 over Sheep Gulch carry?
About 871 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is HWY 48 over Sheep Gulch?
The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m).
Who owns HWY 48 over Sheep Gulch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.