US Bridges

Hamilton Lane over Fruitdale Creek

Fair

Josephine County, Oregon · T36S-R5W-S28 · Structure no. 322006322000065

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
935
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hamilton Lane over Fruitdale Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Hamilton Lane over Fruitdale Creek in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 935 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,095 by 2025. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHamilton Lane
CrossesFruitdale Creek
LocationT36S-R5W-S28
RouteCounty Highway C3220
StateOregon
Coordinates42.41506, -123.30621
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.3 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic935 (2020)
Projected traffic1,095 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Hamilton Lane over Fruitdale Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hamilton Lane over Fruitdale 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 Hamilton Lane over Fruitdale Creek carry?

About 935 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hamilton Lane over Fruitdale Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Hamilton Lane over Fruitdale Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.