US Bridges

Or 99 (hwy 060) over Savage Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Oregon · 00.5 E Jack.-Jose. CO LN · Structure no. 00072A060 00605

Built
1916
109 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,578
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 99 (hwy 060) over Savage Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Or 99 (hwy 060) over Savage Creek in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 109 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 5 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 5,578 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOr 99 (hwy 060)
CrossesSavage Creek
Location00.5 E Jack.-Jose. CO LN
RouteState Highway 99
StateOregon
Coordinates42.41867, -123.21926
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,578 (2022)
Projected traffic7,200 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 99 (hwy 060) over Savage Creek built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is Or 99 (hwy 060) over Savage 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Or 99 (hwy 060) over Savage Creek carry?

About 5,578 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Or 99 (hwy 060) over Savage Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Or 99 (hwy 060) over Savage Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.