US Bridges

35 S 09 W 14.00: over North Fork Silver Creek

Good

Josephine County, Oregon · 9.5 Miles W of Merlin-Gal · Structure no. 0000000L1404379

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

35 S 09 W 14.00: over North Fork Silver Creek is a steel culvert carrying 35 S 09 W 14.00: over North Fork Silver Creek in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Carries35 S 09 W 14.00:
CrossesNorth Fork Silver Creek
Location9.5 Miles W of Merlin-Gal
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateOregon
Coordinates42.53306, -123.73194
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Land Management
Maintained byBureau of Land Management
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 35 S 09 W 14.00: over North Fork Silver Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is 35 S 09 W 14.00: over North Fork Silver Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does 35 S 09 W 14.00: over North Fork Silver Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 35 S 09 W 14.00: over North Fork Silver Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns 35 S 09 W 14.00: over North Fork Silver Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.