US Bridges

Sucker CR Road over Sucker Creek

Good

Josephine County, Oregon · 11 MI E & 6MI S of 97523 · Structure no. 061104000001042

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2006 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Sucker CR Road over Sucker Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying Sucker CR Road over Sucker Creek in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2045. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Location

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CarriesSucker CR Road
CrossesSucker Creek
Location11 MI E & 6MI S of 97523
RouteFederal Lands Road 46120
CountyJosephine County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.06503, -123.429
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 inspectionJune 2024
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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2006)
Projected traffic30 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sucker CR Road over Sucker Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sucker CR Road over Sucker 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Sucker CR Road over Sucker Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Sucker CR Road over Sucker Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Sucker CR Road over Sucker Creek?

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