US Bridges

Or 238 (hwy 272) over Griffin Cr/Rossanley Rd.

Good

Jackson County, Oregon · 0.2 MI East of JCT 789 · Structure no. 29C269747 00165

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,464
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 238 (hwy 272) over Griffin Cr/Rossanley Rd. is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 238 (hwy 272) over Griffin Cr/Rossanley Rd. in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 8,464 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,400 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 238 (hwy 272)
CrossesGriffin Cr/Rossanley Rd.
Location0.2 MI East of JCT 789
RouteState Highway 238
CountyJackson County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.34074, -122.9244
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,464 (2022)
Projected traffic9,400 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$154,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 238 (hwy 272) over Griffin Cr/Rossanley Rd. built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 238 (hwy 272) over Griffin Cr/Rossanley 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Or 238 (hwy 272) over Griffin Cr/Rossanley Rd. carry?

About 8,464 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Or 238 (hwy 272) over Griffin Cr/Rossanley Rd.?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Or 238 (hwy 272) over Griffin Cr/Rossanley Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.