US Bridges

41 S 09 W 09.00 over West Fork Illinois River

Good

Josephine County, Oregon · 6.0 Miles W and SW of HWY · Structure no. 0000000L2013360

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

41 S 09 W 09.00 over West Fork Illinois River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 41 S 09 W 09.00 over West Fork Illinois River in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Carries41 S 09 W 09.00
CrossesWest Fork Illinois River
Location6.0 Miles W and SW of HWY
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateOregon
Coordinates42.00474, -123.76848
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 protection7 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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic20 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 41 S 09 W 09.00 over West Fork Illinois River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is 41 S 09 W 09.00 over West Fork Illinois 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 2024.

How much traffic does 41 S 09 W 09.00 over West Fork Illinois River carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 41 S 09 W 09.00 over West Fork Illinois River?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 41 S 09 W 09.00 over West Fork Illinois River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.