US Bridges

Pleasant Valley RD over Harris Creek

Good

Josephine County, Oregon · T35S-R6W-S16 Josephine CO · Structure no. 244010244000070

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,662
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Valley RD over Harris Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Pleasant Valley RD over Harris Creek in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,662 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,107 by 2025. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesPleasant Valley RD
CrossesHarris Creek
LocationT35S-R6W-S16 Josephine CO
RouteCounty Highway C2440
StateOregon
Coordinates42.5233, -123.41626
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,662 (2020)
Projected traffic3,107 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Pleasant Valley RD over Harris Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant Valley RD over Harris Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Pleasant Valley RD over Harris Creek carry?

About 2,662 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Valley RD over Harris Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Valley RD over Harris Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.