US Bridges

Or 230 (hwy 233) over Rogue River

Fair

Jackson County, Oregon · 5.16 MI N JCT W/Hwy 022 · Structure no. 03461 233 00516

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
216 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
953
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 230 (hwy 233) over Rogue River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Or 230 (hwy 233) over Rogue River in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 953 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2042. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

CarriesOr 230 (hwy 233)
CrossesRogue River
Location5.16 MI N JCT W/Hwy 022
RouteState Highway 230
StateOregon
Coordinates42.98845, -122.39601
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.3 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic953 (2022)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2042
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.2 mi (105 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 230 (hwy 233) over Rogue River built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 230 (hwy 233) over Rogue River 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 Rogue River carry?

About 953 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Or 230 (hwy 233) over Rogue River?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Or 230 (hwy 233) over Rogue River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.