US Bridges

35 S 07 W 04.00: over Rogue River

Fair

Josephine County, Oregon · 9.8 Miles W of I-5 (exit · Structure no. 0000000L1439189

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
765 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

35 S 07 W 04.00: over Rogue River is a steel truss - thru carrying 35 S 07 W 04.00: over Rogue River in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2044. The structure is 765 ft (233.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

Carries35 S 07 W 04.00:
CrossesRogue River
Location9.8 Miles W of I-5 (exit
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateOregon
Functional classRural Minor 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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length765 ft (233.2 m)
Longest span350 ft (106.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck2 ft (0.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic300 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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$1.7 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 35 S 07 W 04.00: over Rogue River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is 35 S 07 W 04.00: over Rogue 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 35 S 07 W 04.00: over Rogue River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 35 S 07 W 04.00: over Rogue River?

The structure is 765 ft (233.2 m) long with a longest span of 350 ft (106.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 35 S 07 W 04.00: over Rogue River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.