US Bridges

33 S 01 E 17.00: over West Branch Elk Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Oregon · "3.3 Miles NE of HWY ""62 · Structure no. 0000000L1439214

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

33 S 01 E 17.00: over West Branch Elk Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 33 S 01 E 17.00: over West Branch Elk Creek in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Carries33 S 01 E 17.00:
CrossesWest Branch Elk Creek
Location"3.3 Miles NE of HWY ""62
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateOregon
Coordinates42.71083, -122.74778
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 inspectionApril 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic40 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 33 S 01 E 17.00: over West Branch Elk Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is 33 S 01 E 17.00: over West Branch Elk 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 33 S 01 E 17.00: over West Branch Elk Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is 33 S 01 E 17.00: over West Branch Elk Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 33 S 01 E 17.00: over West Branch Elk Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.