US Bridges

Ross Lane over Jackson Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Oregon · 0.2 MI West of Hanley RD · Structure no. 07816 751 00129

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,538
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ross Lane over Jackson Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ross Lane over Jackson Creek in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 4,538 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,288 by 2025. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRoss Lane
CrossesJackson Creek
Location0.2 MI West of Hanley RD
RouteCounty Highway 0A358
CountyJackson County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.34537, -122.93229
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,538 (2020)
Projected traffic5,288 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ross Lane over Jackson Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ross Lane over Jackson Creek 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 Ross Lane over Jackson Creek carry?

About 4,538 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ross Lane over Jackson Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Ross Lane over Jackson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.