US Bridges

34 S 03 W 24.00: over Salt Creek

GoodPosted for load

Jackson County, Oregon · 5.3 Miles NW of East Evan · Structure no. 0000000L1439224

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

34 S 03 W 24.00: over Salt Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 34 S 03 W 24.00: over Salt Creek in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Carries34 S 03 W 24.00:
CrossesSalt Creek
Location5.3 Miles NW of East Evan
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateOregon
Coordinates42.64889, -123.04139
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2023)
Projected traffic100 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$9,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 34 S 03 W 24.00: over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is 34 S 03 W 24.00: over Salt 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 34 S 03 W 24.00: over Salt Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 34 S 03 W 24.00: over Salt Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns 34 S 03 W 24.00: over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.