US Bridges

Applegate RD over Applegate River

Good

Jackson County, Oregon · 4.5 MI S of FAP 8 JCT · Structure no. 20121 859 00450

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
305 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,252
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Applegate RD over Applegate River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Applegate RD over Applegate River 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 2,252 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,617 by 2025. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

CarriesApplegate RD
CrossesApplegate River
Location4.5 MI S of FAP 8 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 0A341
StateOregon
Coordinates42.17724, -123.04569
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 inspectionJune 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 rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length305 ft (93 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,252 (2020)
Projected traffic2,617 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 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 Applegate RD over Applegate River built?

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

What condition is Applegate RD over Applegate River 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 Applegate River carry?

About 2,252 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Applegate RD over Applegate River?

The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Applegate RD over Applegate River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.