Ward Road over Quartz Creek
FairPosted for loadJosephine County, Oregon · T35S-R6W-S20 · Structure no. 246105246100012
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 43 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ward Road over Quartz Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ward Road over Quartz Creek in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 99 by 2025. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 25 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ward Road over Quartz Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ward Road over Quartz 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Ward Road over Quartz Creek carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ward Road over Quartz Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Ward Road over Quartz Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.