US Bridges

Old Stage Road over Kane Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Oregon · 1.3 MI S of I-5 JCT · Structure no. 08720 710 00962

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,442
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Stage Road over Kane Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old Stage Road over Kane 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 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 3,442 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,022 by 2025. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Stage Road
CrossesKane Creek
Location1.3 MI S of I-5 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 0A351
CountyJackson County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.40826, -123.03392
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,442 (2020)
Projected traffic4,022 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$285,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Stage Road over Kane Creek built?

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

What condition is Old Stage Road over Kane 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Old Stage Road over Kane Creek carry?

About 3,442 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old Stage Road over Kane Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old Stage Road over Kane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.