US Bridges

Or 66 (hwy 021) over Jenny Creek

Good

Jackson County, Oregon · 219 MI E Ashland Ecl · Structure no. 00660A021 02342

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 66 (hwy 021) over Jenny Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Or 66 (hwy 021) over Jenny Creek in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesOr 66 (hwy 021)
CrossesJenny Creek
Location219 MI E Ashland Ecl
RouteState Highway 66
StateOregon
Coordinates42.11804, -122.36614
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2022)
Projected traffic190 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 66 (hwy 021) over Jenny Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 66 (hwy 021) over Jenny Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Or 66 (hwy 021) over Jenny Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Or 66 (hwy 021) over Jenny Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Or 66 (hwy 021) over Jenny Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.