US Bridges

Russell Road over Jumpoff Joe Creek

Fair

Josephine County, Oregon · T35S-R6W-S16 Josephine CO · Structure no. 226005226000020

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,930
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Russell Road over Jumpoff Joe Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Russell Road over Jumpoff Joe Creek in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 1,930 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,235 by 2025. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRussell Road
CrossesJumpoff Joe Creek
LocationT35S-R6W-S16 Josephine CO
RouteCounty Highway C2260
CountyJosephine County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.53375, -123.41126
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 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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,930 (2020)
Projected traffic2,235 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Russell Road over Jumpoff Joe Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Russell Road over Jumpoff Joe 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 Russell Road over Jumpoff Joe Creek carry?

About 1,930 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Russell Road over Jumpoff Joe Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Russell Road over Jumpoff Joe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.