US Bridges

Main ST over Main Street @ Wards Cr.

Fair

Jackson County, Oregon · In City of Rogue River · Structure no. 07694 840 00580

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,770
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST over Main Street @ Wards Cr. is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Main ST over Main Street @ Wards Cr. in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 1953, 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 9,770 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,006 by 2025. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMain ST
CrossesMain Street @ Wards Cr.
LocationIn City of Rogue River
RouteCity Street C0840
CountyJackson County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.43299, -123.16611
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,770 (2020)
Projected traffic15,006 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$405,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main ST over Main Street @ Wards Cr. built?

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

What condition is Main ST over Main Street @ Wards Cr. 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Main ST over Main Street @ Wards Cr. carry?

About 9,770 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Main ST over Main Street @ Wards Cr.?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST over Main Street @ Wards Cr.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.