US Bridges

Road over Rogue River

Fair

Jackson County, Oregon · No Data Entered · Structure no. 061006000001046

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
124 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1991 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road over Rogue River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road over Rogue River in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 72 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 5 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2045. The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRoad
CrossesRogue River
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 62100
StateOregon
Coordinates42.82109, -122.49436
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length124 ft (37.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1991)
Projected traffic300 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road over Rogue River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Road 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Road over Rogue River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Road over Rogue River?

The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Road over Rogue River?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.