US Bridges

Upton Road over Upton Slough

Fair

Jackson County, Oregon · 1.50 Milepost · Structure no. 29C109713 00150

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,804
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upton Road over Upton Slough is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Upton Road over Upton Slough in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 1,804 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,114 by 2025. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesUpton Road
CrossesUpton Slough
Location1.50 Milepost
RouteCounty Highway C0713
CountyJackson County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.40291, -122.90925
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,804 (2020)
Projected traffic2,114 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Upton Road over Upton Slough built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Upton Road over Upton Slough 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Upton Road over Upton Slough carry?

About 1,804 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Upton Road over Upton Slough?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Upton Road over Upton Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.