US Bridges

39 S 03 W 19.00: over Star Gulch Creek

GoodPosted for load

Jackson County, Oregon · 6.4 Miles S of HWY 238 (m · Structure no. 0000000L1439150

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

39 S 03 W 19.00: over Star Gulch Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 39 S 03 W 19.00: over Star Gulch Creek in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Carries39 S 03 W 19.00:
CrossesStar Gulch Creek
Location6.4 Miles S of HWY 238 (m
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateOregon
Coordinates42.16556, -123.10861
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic35 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 39 S 03 W 19.00: over Star Gulch Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is 39 S 03 W 19.00: over Star Gulch Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does 39 S 03 W 19.00: over Star Gulch Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 39 S 03 W 19.00: over Star Gulch Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 39 S 03 W 19.00: over Star Gulch Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.