Carton Way over Louse Creek
FairJosephine County, Oregon · T35S-R6W-S22/27 Josephine · Structure no. 242005242000010
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,545
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Carton Way over Louse Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carton Way over Louse Creek in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,545 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,798 by 2025. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 31 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Carton Way over Louse Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Carton Way over Louse 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 Carton Way over Louse Creek carry?
About 1,545 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Carton Way over Louse Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Carton Way over Louse Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.