US Bridges

Or 238 (hwy 272) over US 199 (hwy 025) NB

Fair

Josephine County, Oregon · 00.2 S Rogue R & HWY 025 · Structure no. 08461B272 00006

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 238 (hwy 272) over US 199 (hwy 025) NB is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Or 238 (hwy 272) over US 199 (hwy 025) NB in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 26,250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,900 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 238 (hwy 272)
CrossesUS 199 (hwy 025) NB
Location00.2 S Rogue R & HWY 025
RouteState Highway 238
CountyJosephine County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.42451, -123.33194
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,250 (2022)
Projected traffic29,900 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$512,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 238 (hwy 272) over US 199 (hwy 025) NB built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 238 (hwy 272) over US 199 (hwy 025) NB 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Or 238 (hwy 272) over US 199 (hwy 025) NB carry?

About 26,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Or 238 (hwy 272) over US 199 (hwy 025) NB?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Or 238 (hwy 272) over US 199 (hwy 025) NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.