US Bridges

Or 62 (hwy 022) over Reese Creek

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Oregon · 04.5 N Eagle Point Ncl · Structure no. 00682A022 01462

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,367
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 62 (hwy 022) over Reese Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Or 62 (hwy 022) over Reese 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 8,367 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.7 mi (125 km).

CarriesOr 62 (hwy 022)
CrossesReese Creek
Location04.5 N Eagle Point Ncl
RouteState Highway 62
StateOregon
Coordinates42.53793, -122.81188
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,367 (2022)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 62 (hwy 022) over Reese 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 Reese 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 Reese Creek carry?

About 8,367 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

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

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.