US Bridges

34 S 03 W 24.00: over Rock Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Oregon · 6 Miles NW of East Evans · Structure no. 0000000L1439225

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

34 S 03 W 24.00: over Rock Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 34 S 03 W 24.00: over Rock Creek in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

Carries34 S 03 W 24.00:
CrossesRock Creek
Location6 Miles NW of East Evans
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateOregon
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic75 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
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$1,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is 34 S 03 W 24.00: over Rock 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 34 S 03 W 24.00: over Rock Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.