US Bridges

Or 66 (hwy 021) over Emigrant Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Oregon · 074 MI E Ashland · Structure no. 08452 021 00883

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
594
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 66 (hwy 021) over Emigrant Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Or 66 (hwy 021) over Emigrant Creek in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 6 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 594 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 66 (hwy 021)
CrossesEmigrant Creek
Location074 MI E Ashland
RouteState Highway 66
CountyJackson County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.13751, -122.57443
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic594 (2022)
Projected traffic600 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed46 mi (74 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 66 (hwy 021) over Emigrant Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 66 (hwy 021) over Emigrant 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 Or 66 (hwy 021) over Emigrant Creek carry?

About 594 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Or 66 (hwy 021) over Emigrant Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Or 66 (hwy 021) over Emigrant Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.