US Bridges

HWY 482 Spur over Rogue River

Good

Josephine County, Oregon · 1.5 MI S of G Pass Intch · Structure no. 16844 025Y00067

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
490 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,737
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 482 Spur over Rogue River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY 482 Spur over Rogue River in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 23,737 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,500 by 2042. The structure is 490 ft (149.4 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHWY 482 Spur
CrossesRogue River
Location1.5 MI S of G Pass Intch
RouteU.S. Route 199
StateOregon
Coordinates42.4294, -123.31861
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length490 ft (149.4 m)
Longest span245 ft (74.7 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.4 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,737 (2022)
Projected traffic29,500 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 482 Spur over Rogue River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 482 Spur over Rogue River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does HWY 482 Spur over Rogue River carry?

About 23,737 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is HWY 482 Spur over Rogue River?

The structure is 490 ft (149.4 m) long with a longest span of 245 ft (74.7 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 482 Spur over Rogue River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.