US Bridges

West Main ST over Evans Creek

Good

Jackson County, Oregon · 0.19 Milepost · Structure no. 20054 906 00019

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
157 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,590
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Main ST over Evans Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying West Main ST over Evans Creek in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 5,590 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,340 by 2025. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

CarriesWest Main ST
CrossesEvans Creek
Location0.19 Milepost
RouteCity Street C0906
StateOregon
Coordinates42.4353, -123.17349
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.6 US tons
Inventory rating72.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span157 ft (47.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,590 (2020)
Projected traffic6,340 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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 West Main ST over Evans Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Main ST over Evans 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 West Main ST over Evans Creek carry?

About 5,590 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is West Main ST over Evans Creek?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 157 ft (47.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns West Main ST over Evans Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.