US Bridges

Or 99 (hwy 271) over Rogue River-Rocky Point

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Oregon · 00.4 MI E HWY 060 JCT · Structure no. 00332A271 00009

Built
1919
106 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
500 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,842
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 99 (hwy 271) over Rogue River-Rocky Point is a concrete arch - deck carrying Or 99 (hwy 271) over Rogue River-Rocky Point in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 1919, so it is 106 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,842 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2042. The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 99 (hwy 271)
CrossesRogue River-Rocky Point
Location00.4 MI E HWY 060 JCT
RouteState Highway 99
CountyJackson County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.43236, -123.09046
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating12.9 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+10 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length500 ft (152.4 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,842 (2022)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 99 (hwy 271) over Rogue River-Rocky Point built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 99 (hwy 271) over Rogue River-Rocky Point 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Or 99 (hwy 271) over Rogue River-Rocky Point carry?

About 2,842 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Or 99 (hwy 271) over Rogue River-Rocky Point?

The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Or 99 (hwy 271) over Rogue River-Rocky Point?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.