Elmer Nelson Way over Sand Creek
FairJosephine County, Oregon · South of Redwood Ave. and · Structure no. 22628 000 00000
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elmer Nelson Way over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Elmer Nelson Way over Sand Creek in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2025. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elmer Nelson Way over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elmer Nelson Way over Sand 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 Elmer Nelson Way over Sand Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Elmer Nelson Way over Sand Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Elmer Nelson Way over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.