HWY 260 over Shan Creek
GoodPosted for loadJosephine County, Oregon · 16.7 MI W HWY 025 SB JCT · Structure no. 01338A260 01672
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 140 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,316
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY 260 over Shan Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying HWY 260 over Shan Creek in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 1,316 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY 260 over Shan Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY 260 over Shan 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does HWY 260 over Shan Creek carry?
About 1,316 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is HWY 260 over Shan Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns HWY 260 over Shan Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.