US Bridges

West Main Street over Griffin Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Oregon · 02.8 N JCT HWY 063 · Structure no. 16182 272 03594

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,053
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Main Street over Griffin Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying West Main Street over Griffin Creek in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 66 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 5 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 10,053 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,915 by 2025. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesWest Main Street
CrossesGriffin Creek
Location02.8 N JCT HWY 063
RouteCounty Highway 238
StateOregon
Coordinates42.32372, -122.92327
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,053 (2020)
Projected traffic16,915 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 West Main Street over Griffin Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is West Main Street over Griffin 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does West Main Street over Griffin Creek carry?

About 10,053 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is West Main Street over Griffin Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns West Main Street over Griffin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.