US Bridges

Pelton Lane over Sams Cr/Pelton Lane

Fair

Jackson County, Oregon · 0.29 Milepost · Structure no. 17972 869 00029

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
185
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pelton Lane over Sams Cr/Pelton Lane is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Pelton Lane over Sams Cr/Pelton Lane in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 185 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 215 by 2025. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPelton Lane
CrossesSams Cr/Pelton Lane
Location0.29 Milepost
RouteCounty Highway C0869
CountyJackson County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.50559, -122.99986
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185 (2020)
Projected traffic215 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Pelton Lane over Sams Cr/Pelton Lane built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pelton Lane over Sams Cr/Pelton Lane 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 Pelton Lane over Sams Cr/Pelton Lane carry?

About 185 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pelton Lane over Sams Cr/Pelton Lane?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Pelton Lane over Sams Cr/Pelton Lane?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.