US Bridges

Ramsey Road over Sams Creek

Good

Jackson County, Oregon · T35S-R3W-S30/31 · Structure no. 18138 000000652

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
849
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramsey Road over Sams Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Ramsey Road over Sams Creek in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 849 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 999 by 2025. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesRamsey Road
CrossesSams Creek
LocationT35S-R3W-S30/31
RouteCounty Highway 69
StateOregon
Coordinates42.48526, -122.99409
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 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 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 rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic849 (2020)
Projected traffic999 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 Ramsey Road over Sams Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramsey Road over Sams 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Ramsey Road over Sams Creek carry?

About 849 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ramsey Road over Sams Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ramsey Road over Sams Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.