Watergap Road over Powell Creek
FairPosted for loadJosephine County, Oregon · Josephine CO · Structure no. 33C23 401000244
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,612
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Watergap Road over Powell Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Watergap Road over Powell Creek in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,612 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,072 by 2025. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Watergap Road over Powell Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Watergap Road over Powell 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 Watergap Road over Powell Creek carry?
About 2,612 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Watergap Road over Powell Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Watergap Road over Powell Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.