US Bridges

39 S 03 W 24.00: over Little Applegate River

Fair

Jackson County, Oregon · 2.8 Miles S of HWY 238 (m · Structure no. 0000000L1439151

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

39 S 03 W 24.00: over Little Applegate River is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 39 S 03 W 24.00: over Little Applegate River in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Carries39 S 03 W 24.00:
CrossesLittle Applegate River
Location2.8 Miles S of HWY 238 (m
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateOregon
Coordinates42.16472, -122.99361
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic35 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 39 S 03 W 24.00: over Little Applegate River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is 39 S 03 W 24.00: over Little 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 39 S 03 W 24.00: over Little Applegate River carry?

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

How long is 39 S 03 W 24.00: over Little Applegate River?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 39 S 03 W 24.00: over Little Applegate River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.