US Bridges

Dead Indian RD over Emigrant Creek

Good

Jackson County, Oregon · 0.9 MI E of FAP 15 JCT · Structure no. 20083 722 00088

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,286
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dead Indian RD over Emigrant Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Dead Indian RD over Emigrant Creek in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 2,286 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,681 by 2025. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesDead Indian RD
CrossesEmigrant Creek
Location0.9 MI E of FAP 15 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 0A346
StateOregon
Coordinates42.19291, -122.65137
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating64.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,286 (2020)
Projected traffic2,681 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Dead Indian RD over Emigrant Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dead Indian RD over Emigrant 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 Dead Indian RD over Emigrant Creek carry?

About 2,286 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Dead Indian RD over Emigrant Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Dead Indian RD over Emigrant Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.