US Bridges

Fish Hatchery Road over Applegate River

Fair

Josephine County, Oregon · T37S-R6W · Structure no. 01332A390000184

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
296 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,315
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fish Hatchery Road over Applegate River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fish Hatchery Road over Applegate River in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 1,315 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,545 by 2025. The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFish Hatchery Road
CrossesApplegate River
LocationT37S-R6W
RouteCounty Highway A3230
CountyJosephine County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.3512, -123.39821
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length296 ft (90.2 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,315 (2020)
Projected traffic1,545 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
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 Fish Hatchery Road over Applegate River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fish Hatchery Road over Applegate 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Fish Hatchery Road over Applegate River carry?

About 1,315 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fish Hatchery Road over Applegate River?

The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Fish Hatchery Road over Applegate River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.