US Bridges

Or 66 (hwy 021) over Neil Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Oregon · 01.2 MI E of HWY 001 · Structure no. 17459 021 00250

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,598
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 66 (hwy 021) over Neil Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 66 (hwy 021) over Neil Creek in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 3,598 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,900 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 66 (hwy 021)
CrossesNeil Creek
Location01.2 MI E of HWY 001
RouteState Highway 66
CountyJackson County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.17643, -122.65035
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,598 (2022)
Projected traffic3,900 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 Neil Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 66 (hwy 021) over Neil 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 Neil Creek carry?

About 3,598 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

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

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.