US Bridges

Low.Grave CR RD over Reuben Creek

Fair

Josephine County, Oregon · T33S-R7W-S31JOSEPHINE CO · Structure no. 33C02A130001059

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
146
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Low.Grave CR RD over Reuben Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Low.Grave CR RD over Reuben Creek in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 146 vehicles a day, projected to reach 171 by 2025. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesLow.Grave CR RD
CrossesReuben Creek
LocationT33S-R7W-S31JOSEPHINE CO
RouteCounty Highway A3370
CountyJosephine County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.65375, -123.5696
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic146 (2020)
Projected traffic171 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 Low.Grave CR RD over Reuben Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Low.Grave CR RD over Reuben 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 Low.Grave CR RD over Reuben Creek carry?

About 146 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Low.Grave CR RD over Reuben Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Low.Grave CR RD over Reuben Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.