US Bridges

Or 66 (hwy 021) over Neil Creek

Good

Jackson County, Oregon · 01.8 MI E of HWY 001 · Structure no. 17460 021 00317

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,020
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 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 2,020 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 66 (hwy 021)
CrossesNeil Creek
Location01.8 MI E of HWY 001
RouteState Highway 66
CountyJackson County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.17004, -122.64104
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,020 (2022)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 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 July 2023.

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

About 2,020 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

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

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.