Or 140 (hwy 270) over Salt Creek
FairJackson County, Oregon · 12.2 MI S HWY 022 JCT · Structure no. 03759A270 01220
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,827
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Or 140 (hwy 270) over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 140 (hwy 270) over Salt Creek in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 3,827 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,900 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 96.9 mi (156 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Or 140 (hwy 270) over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Or 140 (hwy 270) over Salt 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 140 (hwy 270) over Salt Creek carry?
About 3,827 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Or 140 (hwy 270) over Salt Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Or 140 (hwy 270) over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.