Road over Sturgis Fork
GoodJackson County, Oregon · No Data Entered · Structure no. 061001000001005
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2006 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Road over Sturgis Fork is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road over Sturgis Fork in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 70 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2045. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Road over Sturgis Fork built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Road over Sturgis Fork in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Road over Sturgis Fork carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is Road over Sturgis Fork?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Road over Sturgis Fork?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.