US Bridges

38 S 03 W 33.00: over Applegate River

Fair

Jackson County, Oregon · 0.9 Miles S of HWY 238 (m · Structure no. 0000000L1439147

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
244 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

38 S 03 W 33.00: over Applegate River is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 38 S 03 W 33.00: over Applegate River in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 1960, 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Carries38 S 03 W 33.00:
CrossesApplegate River
Location0.9 Miles S of HWY 238 (m
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateOregon
Coordinates42.22194, -123.06333
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 inspectionMay 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Land Management
Maintained byBureau of Land Management
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 38 S 03 W 33.00: over Applegate River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 38 S 03 W 33.00: over Applegate 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 38 S 03 W 33.00: over Applegate River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 38 S 03 W 33.00: over Applegate River?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns 38 S 03 W 33.00: over Applegate River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.