US Bridges

Road over Rogue River

Good

Jackson County, Oregon · No Data Entered · Structure no. 061006000001053

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road over Rogue River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Road over Rogue River in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2045. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesRoad
CrossesRogue River
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 65100
StateOregon
Coordinates42.9325, -122.42167
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (—)
Projected traffic60 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road over Rogue River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Road over Rogue River 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 2021.

How much traffic does Road over Rogue River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Road over Rogue River?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 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.