US Bridges

36 S 02 E 26.00: over Wasson Canyon Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Oregon · 0.9 Miles NW of HWY 140 ( · Structure no. 0000000L1439230

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

36 S 02 E 26.00: over Wasson Canyon Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 36 S 02 E 26.00: over Wasson Canyon Creek in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Carries36 S 02 E 26.00:
CrossesWasson Canyon Creek
Location0.9 Miles NW of HWY 140 (
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateOregon
Coordinates42.41833, -122.54639
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 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 closed31.1 mi (50 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 36 S 02 E 26.00: over Wasson Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is 36 S 02 E 26.00: over Wasson Canyon 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 36 S 02 E 26.00: over Wasson Canyon Creek carry?

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

How long is 36 S 02 E 26.00: over Wasson Canyon Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 36 S 02 E 26.00: over Wasson Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.