US Bridges

Fish Hatchery Road over Cheney Creek

FairPosted for load

Josephine County, Oregon · Josephine CO · Structure no. 15419A390000505

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fish Hatchery Road over Cheney Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Fish Hatchery Road over Cheney Creek in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,645 by 2025. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFish Hatchery Road
CrossesCheney Creek
LocationJosephine CO
RouteCounty Highway A3230
CountyJosephine County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.36779, -123.44856
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2020)
Projected traffic1,645 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fish Hatchery Road over Cheney Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fish Hatchery Road over Cheney 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 Fish Hatchery Road over Cheney Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fish Hatchery Road over Cheney Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Fish Hatchery Road over Cheney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.