Public Traffic over Applegate Dam
FairJackson County, Oregon · Spillway · Structure no. CEPNPPOR000AD02
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2015 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Corps of Engineers (Civil)
About this bridge
Public Traffic over Applegate Dam is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Public Traffic over Applegate Dam in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.6 m) long and 28 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Public Traffic over Applegate Dam built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Public Traffic over Applegate Dam 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Public Traffic over Applegate Dam carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Public Traffic over Applegate Dam?
The structure is 114 ft (34.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Public Traffic over Applegate Dam?
It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).