High Banks Road over Whetstone CR
FairJackson County, Oregon · 3.74 Milepost · Structure no. 29C32 562 00374
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 394
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
High Banks Road over Whetstone CR is a prestressed concrete slab carrying High Banks Road over Whetstone CR in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 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 394 vehicles a day, roughly 60% of them trucks, projected to reach 459 by 2025. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was High Banks Road over Whetstone CR built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is High Banks Road over Whetstone CR 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does High Banks Road over Whetstone CR carry?
About 394 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 60% are trucks.
How long is High Banks Road over Whetstone CR?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns High Banks Road over Whetstone CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.