US Bridges

Or 234 (hwy 271) over Rogue River - Dodge Br

Fair

Jackson County, Oregon · 01.5 MI S HWY 22 JCT · Structure no. 01245B271 01601

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
423 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,782
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 234 (hwy 271) over Rogue River - Dodge Br is a steel truss - thru carrying Or 234 (hwy 271) over Rogue River - Dodge Br in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 72 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 3,782 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2042. The structure is 423 ft (128.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 234 (hwy 271)
CrossesRogue River - Dodge Br
Location01.5 MI S HWY 22 JCT
RouteState Highway 234
CountyJackson County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.52526, -122.84255
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length423 ft (128.8 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,782 (2022)
Projected traffic4,400 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 234 (hwy 271) over Rogue River - Dodge Br built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is Or 234 (hwy 271) over Rogue River - Dodge Br 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Or 234 (hwy 271) over Rogue River - Dodge Br carry?

About 3,782 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Or 234 (hwy 271) over Rogue River - Dodge Br?

The structure is 423 ft (128.8 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Or 234 (hwy 271) over Rogue River - Dodge Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.