US Bridges

Applegate RD over Star Gulch CR

Good

Jackson County, Oregon · 6.4 MI S of FAP 8 JCT · Structure no. 20068 859 00640

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,050
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Applegate RD over Star Gulch CR is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Applegate RD over Star Gulch CR 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 3,050 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,545 by 2025. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

CarriesApplegate RD
CrossesStar Gulch CR
Location6.4 MI S of FAP 8 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 0A341
StateOregon
Coordinates42.15218, -123.0557
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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
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 rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,050 (2020)
Projected traffic3,545 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Applegate RD over Star Gulch CR built?

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

What condition is Applegate RD over Star Gulch CR 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 Applegate RD over Star Gulch CR carry?

About 3,050 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Applegate RD over Star Gulch CR?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Applegate RD over Star Gulch CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.