US Bridges

Or 62 (hwy 022) over Union Creek

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Oregon · 33.6 N JCT HWY 230 · Structure no. 03722 022 05598

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,642
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 62 (hwy 022) over Union Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Or 62 (hwy 022) over Union Creek in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 98 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 1,642 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 62 (hwy 022)
CrossesUnion Creek
Location33.6 N JCT HWY 230
RouteState Highway 62
CountyJackson County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.90677, -122.44493
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 statusPosted for other load-capacity 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,642 (2022)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Union Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

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

About 1,642 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

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

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.