Lower Wheeler RD over Wheeler Creek
PoorJosephine County, Oregon · No Data Entered · Structure no. 061101000001150
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 116 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 21
- 1995 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Lower Wheeler RD over Wheeler Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lower Wheeler RD over Wheeler Creek in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 31 by 2045. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lower Wheeler RD over Wheeler Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lower Wheeler RD over Wheeler Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Lower Wheeler RD over Wheeler Creek carry?
About 21 vehicles per day (1995 count).
How long is Lower Wheeler RD over Wheeler Creek?
The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Lower Wheeler RD over Wheeler Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.