US Bridges

Tavis Drive over Harris Creek

FairPosted for load

Josephine County, Oregon · T35S-R6W-S21/16 · Structure no. 243705243700017

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
426
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tavis Drive over Harris Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tavis Drive over Harris Creek in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 426 vehicles a day, projected to reach 496 by 2025. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesTavis Drive
CrossesHarris Creek
LocationT35S-R6W-S21/16
RouteCounty Highway C2437
CountyJosephine County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.52227, -123.42041
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic426 (2020)
Projected traffic496 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Tavis Drive over Harris Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tavis Drive over Harris 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 Tavis Drive over Harris Creek carry?

About 426 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Tavis Drive over Harris Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Tavis Drive over Harris Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.