US Bridges

Merlin Galice RD over Jumpoff Joe Creek

Fair

Josephine County, Oregon · 35S6W20 1 MI W of Merlin · Structure no. 33C04A240000450

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
348 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,710
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Merlin Galice RD over Jumpoff Joe Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Merlin Galice RD over Jumpoff Joe 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 5 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 1,710 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,881 by 2025. The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesMerlin Galice RD
CrossesJumpoff Joe Creek
Location35S6W20 1 MI W of Merlin
RouteCounty Highway A3330
CountyJosephine County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.51781, -123.44477
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length348 ft (106.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,710 (2020)
Projected traffic1,881 by 2025
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Merlin Galice RD over Jumpoff Joe Creek built?

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

What condition is Merlin Galice RD over Jumpoff Joe 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 Merlin Galice RD over Jumpoff Joe Creek carry?

About 1,710 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Merlin Galice RD over Jumpoff Joe Creek?

The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Merlin Galice RD over Jumpoff Joe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.