US Bridges

Or 230 (hwy 233) over Castle Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Oregon · 0.58 MI N JCT W/Hwy 022 · Structure no. 03459 233 00058

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
78 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,001
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 230 (hwy 233) over Castle Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Or 230 (hwy 233) over Castle Creek in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 1,001 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 230 (hwy 233)
CrossesCastle Creek
Location0.58 MI N JCT W/Hwy 022
RouteState Highway 230
CountyJackson County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.92785, -122.42373
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,001 (2022)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2042
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 230 (hwy 233) over Castle Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 230 (hwy 233) over Castle 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Or 230 (hwy 233) over Castle Creek carry?

About 1,001 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Or 230 (hwy 233) over Castle Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Or 230 (hwy 233) over Castle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.