US Bridges

Scenic Ave over Griffin Creek

Good

Jackson County, Oregon · 0.31 MI E of or 99 · Structure no. 19888 708 00031

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,928
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scenic Ave over Griffin Creek is a prestressed concrete culvert carrying Scenic Ave over Griffin Creek in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 2,928 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,438 by 2025. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesScenic Ave
CrossesGriffin Creek
Location0.31 MI E of or 99
RouteCounty Highway C0708
StateOregon
Coordinates42.38938, -122.92559
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,928 (2020)
Projected traffic3,438 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Scenic Ave over Griffin Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scenic Ave over Griffin 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 Scenic Ave over Griffin Creek carry?

About 2,928 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Scenic Ave over Griffin Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Scenic Ave over Griffin Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.