US Bridges

Jordan RD over Crooked River

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Oregon · At Lake Billy Chinook · Structure no. 16C06 579 05355

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Suspension
Steel
Length
593 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
579
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jordan RD over Crooked River is a steel suspension carrying Jordan RD over Crooked 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 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 579 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 679 by 2025. The structure is 593 ft (180.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.2 mi (129 km).

Location

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CarriesJordan RD
CrossesCrooked River
LocationAt Lake Billy Chinook
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.52893, -121.26446
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating13.2 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSuspension
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length593 ft (180.7 m)
Longest span460 ft (140.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic579 (2020)
Projected traffic679 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.2 mi (129 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jordan RD over Crooked River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jordan RD over Crooked 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Jordan RD over Crooked River carry?

About 579 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Jordan RD over Crooked River?

The structure is 593 ft (180.7 m) long with a longest span of 460 ft (140.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Jordan RD over Crooked River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.