Wimer Road over Whiskey Creek
PoorJosephine County, Oregon · 4MI W & 3MI S of 97534 · Structure no. 061104000001062
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 80
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Wimer Road over Whiskey Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wimer Road over Whiskey Creek in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2045. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wimer Road over Whiskey Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wimer Road over Whiskey 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Wimer Road over Whiskey Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is Wimer Road over Whiskey Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Wimer Road over Whiskey Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.