US Bridges

Road over Steve Fk

Fair

Josephine County, Oregon · No Data Entered · Structure no. 061001000001009

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road over Steve Fk is a concrete continuous frame carrying Road over Steve Fk in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 56 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad
CrossesSteve Fk
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 10304
CountyJosephine County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.04858, -123.27215
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road over Steve Fk built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Road over Steve Fk 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Road over Steve Fk carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Road over Steve Fk?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Road over Steve Fk?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.