US Bridges

Or 62 (hwy 022) over Cal-Ore Power Flumes

Fair

Jackson County, Oregon · 19.8 N JCT HWY 230 · Structure no. 16017 022 04219

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,834
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 62 (hwy 022) over Cal-Ore Power Flumes is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Or 62 (hwy 022) over Cal-Ore Power Flumes in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,834 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2042. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 27.3 mi (44 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 62 (hwy 022)
CrossesCal-Ore Power Flumes
Location19.8 N JCT HWY 230
RouteState Highway 62
CountyJackson County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.73759, -122.5144
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,834 (2022)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed27.3 mi (44 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$856,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 62 (hwy 022) over Cal-Ore Power Flumes built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 62 (hwy 022) over Cal-Ore Power Flumes 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 Cal-Ore Power Flumes carry?

About 1,834 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Or 62 (hwy 022) over Cal-Ore Power Flumes?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Or 62 (hwy 022) over Cal-Ore Power Flumes?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.