US Bridges

Or 273 (hwy 273) over Corp or 273 (hwy 273)

Fair

Jackson County, Oregon · 03.6 MI S of HWY 021 JCT · Structure no. 03780 273 00363

Built
1914
111 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
196
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 273 (hwy 273) over Corp or 273 (hwy 273) is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Or 273 (hwy 273) over Corp or 273 (hwy 273) in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 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 196 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 273 (hwy 273)
CrossesCorp or 273 (hwy 273)
Location03.6 MI S of HWY 021 JCT
RouteState Highway 273
CountyJackson County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.092, -122.58968
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic196 (2022)
Projected traffic230 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 273 (hwy 273) over Corp or 273 (hwy 273) built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 273 (hwy 273) over Corp or 273 (hwy 273) 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 2024.

How much traffic does Or 273 (hwy 273) over Corp or 273 (hwy 273) carry?

About 196 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Or 273 (hwy 273) over Corp or 273 (hwy 273)?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Or 273 (hwy 273) over Corp or 273 (hwy 273)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.