US Bridges

Highland Avenue over Louse Creek

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Josephine County, Oregon · 3.2 MI N of G Pass Ncl · Structure no. 08100 001F06163

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highland Avenue over Louse Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Highland Avenue over Louse Creek in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,065 by 2025. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesHighland Avenue
CrossesLouse Creek
Location3.2 MI N of G Pass Ncl
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJosephine County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.49745, -123.36191
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2020)
Projected traffic5,065 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$461,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Highland Avenue over Louse Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Highland Avenue over Louse 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Highland Avenue over Louse Creek carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Highland Avenue over Louse Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Highland Avenue over Louse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.