US Bridges

Squaw Mountain RD over Clear Creek

Fair

Josephine County, Oregon · 013 MI W HWY 30 JCT · Structure no. 22140 000 00000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
280
2020 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Squaw Mountain RD over Clear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Squaw Mountain RD over Clear Creek in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 295 by 2025. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSquaw Mountain RD
CrossesClear Creek
Location013 MI W HWY 30 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 0C000
CountyJosephine County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.28663, -123.61461
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2020)
Projected traffic295 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 Squaw Mountain RD over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Squaw Mountain RD over Clear 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Squaw Mountain RD over Clear Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Squaw Mountain RD over Clear Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Squaw Mountain RD over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.