US Bridges

Foothill Blvd. over Jones Creek

Good

Josephine County, Oregon · 0.68 MI E of Agness RD · Structure no. 20723 250000077

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,139
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Foothill Blvd. over Jones Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Foothill Blvd. over Jones Creek in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 7,139 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,889 by 2025. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFoothill Blvd.
CrossesJones Creek
Location0.68 MI E of Agness RD
RouteCounty Highway C2500
StateOregon
Coordinates42.43732, -123.28803
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,139 (2020)
Projected traffic7,889 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Foothill Blvd. over Jones Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Foothill Blvd. over Jones 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 Foothill Blvd. over Jones Creek carry?

About 7,139 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Foothill Blvd. over Jones Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Foothill Blvd. over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.