US Bridges

Or 140 (hwy 270) over Dry Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Oregon · 03.3 MI E HWY 022 JCT · Structure no. 09774 270 00333

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,484
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 140 (hwy 270) over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 140 (hwy 270) over Dry Creek in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 4,484 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2042. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOr 140 (hwy 270)
CrossesDry Creek
Location03.3 MI E HWY 022 JCT
RouteState Highway 140
StateOregon
Coordinates42.42758, -122.78723
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,484 (2022)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 140 (hwy 270) over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 140 (hwy 270) over Dry 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Or 140 (hwy 270) over Dry Creek carry?

About 4,484 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Or 140 (hwy 270) over Dry Creek?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Or 140 (hwy 270) over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.