US Bridges

County RD 651 over Wagner Creek

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Oregon · 0.63 Milepost · Structure no. 29C77 651 00063

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,032
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 651 over Wagner Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 651 over Wagner Creek in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,032 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,372 by 2025. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 22 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 651
CrossesWagner Creek
Location0.63 Milepost
RouteCounty Highway C0651
CountyJackson County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.23698, -122.78653
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,032 (2020)
Projected traffic2,372 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$236,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 651 over Wagner Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 651 over Wagner Creek 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 County RD 651 over Wagner Creek carry?

About 2,032 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 651 over Wagner Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 651 over Wagner Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.