US Bridges

39 S 03 W 28.00: over Star Gulch

Fair

Jackson County, Oregon · 6.4 Miles S of HWY 238 (m · Structure no. 0000000L2013862

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

39 S 03 W 28.00: over Star Gulch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 39 S 03 W 28.00: over Star Gulch in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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Carries39 S 03 W 28.00:
CrossesStar Gulch
Location6.4 Miles S of HWY 238 (m
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyJackson County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.1703, -123.1503
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic15 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 39 S 03 W 28.00: over Star Gulch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is 39 S 03 W 28.00: over Star Gulch 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 28.00: over Star Gulch carry?

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

How long is 39 S 03 W 28.00: over Star Gulch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 39 S 03 W 28.00: over Star Gulch?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.