Applegate RD over Upper Applegate River
FairJackson County, Oregon · 19.5 MI So of Ruch SR238 · Structure no. 29C782085901950
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 275 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 432
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Applegate RD over Upper Applegate River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Applegate RD over Upper Applegate River in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 6 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 432 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 497 by 2025. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Applegate RD over Upper Applegate River built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Applegate RD over Upper 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 Applegate RD over Upper Applegate River carry?
About 432 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Applegate RD over Upper Applegate River?
The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Applegate RD over Upper Applegate River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.