US Bridges

Or 99 (hwy 063) over Ashland Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Oregon · 027 MI N Ashland · Structure no. 08049 063 01907

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
258 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,890
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 99 (hwy 063) over Ashland Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Or 99 (hwy 063) over Ashland Creek in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 9,890 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,600 by 2042. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOr 99 (hwy 063)
CrossesAshland Creek
Location027 MI N Ashland
RouteState Highway 99
StateOregon
Coordinates42.19864, -122.71545
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,890 (2022)
Projected traffic11,600 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Or 99 (hwy 063) over Ashland Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 99 (hwy 063) over Ashland 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Or 99 (hwy 063) over Ashland Creek carry?

About 9,890 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Or 99 (hwy 063) over Ashland Creek?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Or 99 (hwy 063) over Ashland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.