Swingle Road over Trail Creek
PoorPosted for loadJackson County, Oregon · 0.06 Milepost · Structure no. 29C140776 00006
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 33
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Swingle Road over Trail Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Swingle Road over Trail Creek in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 33 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2025. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Swingle Road over Trail Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Swingle Road over Trail Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Swingle Road over Trail Creek carry?
About 33 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Swingle Road over Trail Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Swingle Road over Trail Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.