US Bridges

Or 62 (hwy 022) over Indian Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Oregon · 06.2 N JCT HWY 271 · Structure no. 00678 022 01981

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,331
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 62 (hwy 022) over Indian Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Or 62 (hwy 022) over Indian Creek in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 104 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 8,331 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,800 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.7 mi (125 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 62 (hwy 022)
CrossesIndian Creek
Location06.2 N JCT HWY 271
RouteState Highway 62
CountyJackson County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.61113, -122.81285
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,331 (2022)
Projected traffic9,800 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed77.7 mi (125 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$205,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 62 (hwy 022) over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is Or 62 (hwy 022) over Indian 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Or 62 (hwy 022) over Indian Creek carry?

About 8,331 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Or 62 (hwy 022) over Indian Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Or 62 (hwy 022) over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.