US Bridges

HWY 63 over Coleman Creek

Good

Jackson County, Oregon · MP 11.03 · Structure no. 23850 063 01103

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,507
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 63 over Coleman Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY 63 over Coleman Creek in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,507 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,900 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHWY 63
CrossesColeman Creek
LocationMP 11.03
RouteState Highway 99
StateOregon
Coordinates42.28084, -122.82323
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.9 US tons
Inventory rating76.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.6 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,507 (2022)
Projected traffic18,900 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 HWY 63 over Coleman Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 63 over Coleman 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does HWY 63 over Coleman Creek carry?

About 14,507 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY 63 over Coleman Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 63 over Coleman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.