US Bridges

Or 62 (hwy 022) over Elk Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Oregon · 4 Miles East of Trail · Structure no. 00830B022 02585

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,558
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 62 (hwy 022) over Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 62 (hwy 022) over Elk Creek in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 2,558 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 53 ft wide.

CarriesOr 62 (hwy 022)
CrossesElk Creek
Location4 Miles East of Trail
RouteState Highway 62
StateOregon
Coordinates42.66354, -122.75446
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,558 (2022)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 62 (hwy 022) over Elk 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 Elk Creek carry?

About 2,558 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.