US Bridges

County RD 885 over Sykes Cr./Sykes Cr. Rd.

Good

Jackson County, Oregon · 1.16 Milepost · Structure no. 29C209885 00116

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
602
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 885 over Sykes Cr./Sykes Cr. Rd. is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County RD 885 over Sykes Cr./Sykes Cr. Rd. in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 602 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 707 by 2025. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 885
CrossesSykes Cr./Sykes Cr. Rd.
Location1.16 Milepost
RouteCounty Highway C0885
CountyJackson County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.56416, -123.13424
Functional classRural 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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic602 (2020)
Projected traffic707 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 County RD 885 over Sykes Cr./Sykes Cr. Rd. built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 885 over Sykes Cr./Sykes Cr. Rd. 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 885 over Sykes Cr./Sykes Cr. Rd. carry?

About 602 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 885 over Sykes Cr./Sykes Cr. Rd.?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 885 over Sykes Cr./Sykes Cr. Rd.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.