US Bridges

Or 66 (hwy 021) over Neil Creek

Good

Jackson County, Oregon · 02.7 MI E Ashland · Structure no. 21378 021 00426

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,020
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 66 (hwy 021) over Neil Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 66 (hwy 021) over Neil Creek in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 2,020 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 66 (hwy 021)
CrossesNeil Creek
Location02.7 MI E Ashland
RouteState Highway 66
CountyJackson County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.1576, -122.6311
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,020 (2022)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Or 66 (hwy 021) over Neil Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 66 (hwy 021) over Neil 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 Or 66 (hwy 021) over Neil Creek carry?

About 2,020 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Or 66 (hwy 021) over Neil Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Or 66 (hwy 021) over Neil Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.