US Bridges

Or 62 (hwy 022) over Rogue River(shady Cove)

Fair

Jackson County, Oregon · 02.4 S JCT HWY 230 · Structure no. 00684B022 02000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
359 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,840
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 62 (hwy 022) over Rogue River(shady Cove) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 62 (hwy 022) over Rogue River(shady Cove) in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 8,840 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2042. The structure is 359 ft (109.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.7 mi (125 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 62 (hwy 022)
CrossesRogue River(shady Cove)
Location02.4 S JCT HWY 230
RouteState Highway 62
CountyJackson County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.61366, -122.81209
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length359 ft (109.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,840 (2022)
Projected traffic10,000 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 62 (hwy 022) over Rogue River(shady Cove) built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 62 (hwy 022) over Rogue River(shady Cove) 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 Rogue River(shady Cove) carry?

About 8,840 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Or 62 (hwy 022) over Rogue River(shady Cove)?

The structure is 359 ft (109.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Or 62 (hwy 022) over Rogue River(shady Cove)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.