Jordan RD over Deschutes River
GoodPosted for loadJefferson County, Oregon · At Lake Billy Chinook · Structure no. 16C01 579 05035
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Suspension
- Steel
- Length
- 473 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jordan RD over Deschutes River is a steel suspension carrying Jordan RD over Deschutes River in Jefferson County, Oregon. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2026. The structure is 473 ft (144.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 83.3 mi (134 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Jordan RD over Deschutes River built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Jordan RD over Deschutes River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Jordan RD over Deschutes River carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is Jordan RD over Deschutes River?
The structure is 473 ft (144.2 m) long with a longest span of 367 ft (111.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Jordan RD over Deschutes River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.