US Bridges

Or 62 (hwy 022) over Rogue River

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Oregon · 13.0 MI East JCT HWY 230 · Structure no. 16063 022 03541

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel Continuous
Length
1,692 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,834
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 62 (hwy 022) over Rogue River is a steel continuous truss - deck carrying Or 62 (hwy 022) over Rogue River in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 1,834 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2042. The structure is 1,692 ft (515.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 62 (hwy 022)
CrossesRogue River
Location13.0 MI East JCT HWY 230
RouteState Highway 62
CountyJackson County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.69454, -122.60071
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating10.7 US tons
Inventory rating8.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,692 ft (515.7 m)
Longest span336 ft (102.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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 closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 62 (hwy 022) over Rogue River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 62 (hwy 022) over Rogue River 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 Rogue River carry?

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

How long is Or 62 (hwy 022) over Rogue River?

The structure is 1,692 ft (515.7 m) long with a longest span of 336 ft (102.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Or 62 (hwy 022) over Rogue River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.