US Bridges

Upper Applegate RD over Little Applegate River

Fair

Jackson County, Oregon · 2.9 MI S of FAP 8 JCT · Structure no. 20220 859 00290

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,191
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upper Applegate RD over Little Applegate River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Upper Applegate RD over Little Applegate River 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,191 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,726 by 2025. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

CarriesUpper Applegate RD
CrossesLittle Applegate River
Location2.9 MI S of FAP 8 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 0A341
StateOregon
Coordinates42.19856, -123.04344
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,191 (2020)
Projected traffic3,726 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 Upper Applegate RD over Little Applegate River built?

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

What condition is Upper Applegate RD over Little Applegate River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Upper Applegate RD over Little Applegate River carry?

About 3,191 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Upper Applegate RD over Little Applegate River?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Upper Applegate RD over Little Applegate River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.