US Bridges

Or 62 (hwy 022) over Copco Canal

Good

Jackson County, Oregon · 21.7 N JCT HWY 230 · Structure no. 16019 022 04409

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,834
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 62 (hwy 022) over Copco Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 62 (hwy 022) over Copco Canal 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,834 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 62 (hwy 022)
CrossesCopco Canal
Location21.7 N JCT HWY 230
RouteState Highway 62
CountyJackson County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.75839, -122.4901
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.1 mi (87 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$333,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 62 (hwy 022) over Copco Canal built?

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

What condition is Or 62 (hwy 022) over Copco Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Or 62 (hwy 022) over Copco Canal carry?

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

How long is Or 62 (hwy 022) over Copco Canal?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Or 62 (hwy 022) over Copco Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.