US Bridges

35 S 06 W 08.00: over Bummer Creek

Good

Josephine County, Oregon · 2.4 Miles N of Merlin-Gal · Structure no. 0000000L1439187

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

35 S 06 W 08.00: over Bummer Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 35 S 06 W 08.00: over Bummer Creek in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

Carries35 S 06 W 08.00:
CrossesBummer Creek
Location2.4 Miles N of Merlin-Gal
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateOregon
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2024)
Projected traffic100 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Land Management
Maintained byBureau of Land Management
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$7,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 35 S 06 W 08.00: over Bummer Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is 35 S 06 W 08.00: over Bummer 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 06 W 08.00: over Bummer Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 35 S 06 W 08.00: over Bummer Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 35 S 06 W 08.00: over Bummer Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.