US Bridges

Dead Indian RD over Over Roadside Ditch

Good

Jackson County, Oregon · 0.3 MI E of FAP 15 Jc · Structure no. 07909 722 00033

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,487
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dead Indian RD over Over Roadside Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Dead Indian RD over Over Roadside Ditch 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 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 3,487 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,917 by 2025. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesDead Indian RD
CrossesOver Roadside Ditch
Location0.3 MI E of FAP 15 Jc
RouteCounty Highway 0A346
StateOregon
Coordinates42.18644, -122.65444
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,487 (2020)
Projected traffic3,917 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$113,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dead Indian RD over Over Roadside Ditch built?

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

What condition is Dead Indian RD over Over Roadside Ditch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Dead Indian RD over Over Roadside Ditch carry?

About 3,487 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Dead Indian RD over Over Roadside Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Dead Indian RD over Over Roadside Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.