US Bridges

Sand Creek Road over Sand Creek

Fair

Josephine County, Oregon · Josephine CO · Structure no. 23402 000 00072

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sand Creek Road over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Sand Creek Road over Sand Creek in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 815 by 2025. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSand Creek Road
CrossesSand Creek
LocationJosephine CO
RouteCounty Highway C3740
StateOregon
Coordinates42.40409, -123.38584
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2020)
Projected traffic815 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Sand Creek Road over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sand Creek Road 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 Sand Creek Road over Sand Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sand Creek Road over Sand Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sand Creek Road over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.