US Bridges

Edgewood Road over Wolf Creek

Fair

Josephine County, Oregon · T33S-R6W-S22 Josephine CO · Structure no. 114005114000002

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
201
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edgewood Road over Wolf Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Edgewood Road over Wolf Creek in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 201 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 236 by 2025. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesEdgewood Road
CrossesWolf Creek
LocationT33S-R6W-S22 Josephine CO
RouteCounty Highway C1140
CountyJosephine County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.6944, -123.39541
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic201 (2020)
Projected traffic236 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$190,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Edgewood Road over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is Edgewood Road over Wolf 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Edgewood Road over Wolf Creek carry?

About 201 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Edgewood Road over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Edgewood Road over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.