Upper Applegate RD over Lower Applegate River
FairJackson County, Oregon · 14.01 MI So of Ruch SR238 · Structure no. 29C780085901390
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 365 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 566
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Upper Applegate RD over Lower Applegate River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Upper Applegate RD over Lower Applegate River in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 566 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 651 by 2025. The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Upper Applegate RD over Lower Applegate River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Upper Applegate RD over Lower Applegate River 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Upper Applegate RD over Lower Applegate River carry?
About 566 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Upper Applegate RD over Lower Applegate River?
The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Upper Applegate RD over Lower Applegate River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.