US Bridges

County RD 887 over Wimer Covered /Evans CR

GoodPosted for load

Jackson County, Oregon · 0.78 Milepost · Structure no. 20366 887 00078

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
171 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,133
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 887 over Wimer Covered /Evans CR is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying County RD 887 over Wimer Covered /Evans CR in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 1,133 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,313 by 2025. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty RD 887
CrossesWimer Covered /Evans CR
Location0.78 Milepost
RouteCounty Highway C0887
StateOregon
Coordinates42.53809, -123.14965
Functional classRural Local

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 statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck10 ft (3.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,133 (2020)
Projected traffic1,313 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 County RD 887 over Wimer Covered /Evans CR built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 887 over Wimer Covered /Evans 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 County RD 887 over Wimer Covered /Evans CR carry?

About 1,133 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County RD 887 over Wimer Covered /Evans CR?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 887 over Wimer Covered /Evans CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.