US Bridges

Or 62 (hwy 022) over Biddle RD

Fair

Jackson County, Oregon · 00.6 N JCT HWY 022 · Structure no. 09590 022 00057

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36,121
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 62 (hwy 022) over Biddle RD is a concrete continuous slab carrying Or 62 (hwy 022) over Biddle RD in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 36,121 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,600 by 2042. The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long and 152 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 62 (hwy 022)
CrossesBiddle RD
Location00.6 N JCT HWY 022
RouteState Highway 62
CountyJackson County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.35121, -122.87506
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.6 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width152 ft (46.3 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,121 (2022)
Projected traffic42,600 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$3.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 62 (hwy 022) over Biddle RD built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 62 (hwy 022) over Biddle RD 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Or 62 (hwy 022) over Biddle RD carry?

About 36,121 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Or 62 (hwy 022) over Biddle RD?

The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 152 ft wide.

Who owns Or 62 (hwy 022) over Biddle RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.