US Bridges

Water Street over Ashland Creek

Good

Jackson County, Oregon · 0.3 North of B Street · Structure no. 20785 000 00013

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,050
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Water Street over Ashland Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Water Street over Ashland 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,230 by 2025. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesWater Street
CrossesAshland Creek
Location0.3 North of B Street
RouteCity Street C0000
StateOregon
Coordinates42.19935, -122.71474
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2020)
Projected traffic1,230 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Water Street over Ashland Creek built?

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

What condition is Water Street over Ashland 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 Water Street over Ashland Creek carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Water Street over Ashland Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Water Street over Ashland Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.