US Bridges

Or 66 (hwy 021) over Keene Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Oregon · 16.0 MI E of Ashland · Structure no. 17362 021 01619

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 66 (hwy 021) over Keene Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Or 66 (hwy 021) over Keene Creek in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 66 (hwy 021)
CrossesKeene Creek
Location16.0 MI E of Ashland
RouteState Highway 66
CountyJackson County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.13454, -122.47734
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2022)
Projected traffic460 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 66 (hwy 021) over Keene Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 66 (hwy 021) over Keene 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Or 66 (hwy 021) over Keene Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Or 66 (hwy 021) over Keene Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Or 66 (hwy 021) over Keene Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.