US Bridges

Sucker CR Ext Road over Upper Sucker Creek

Fair

Josephine County, Oregon · 12MI E & 9MI S of 97523 · Structure no. 061104000001067

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2021
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Sucker CR Ext Road over Upper Sucker Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying Sucker CR Ext Road over Upper Sucker Creek in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22 by 2045. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Location

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CarriesSucker CR Ext Road
CrossesUpper Sucker Creek
Location12MI E & 9MI S of 97523
RouteFederal Lands Road 46120
CountyJosephine County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.03675, -123.42147
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (—)
Projected traffic22 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 Ext Road over Upper Sucker Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sucker CR Ext Road over Upper Sucker Creek 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 2021.

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

About 15 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Sucker CR Ext Road over Upper Sucker Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Sucker CR Ext Road over Upper Sucker Creek?

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