US Bridges

North Applegate RD over Oscar Creek

Fair

Josephine County, Oregon · Josephine CO · Structure no. 33C26 480000277

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,551
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Applegate RD over Oscar Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying North Applegate RD over Oscar 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 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 1,551 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,826 by 2025. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Applegate RD
CrossesOscar Creek
LocationJosephine CO
RouteCounty Highway A3270
CountyJosephine County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.33326, -123.28869
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,551 (2020)
Projected traffic1,826 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 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 North Applegate RD over Oscar Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Applegate RD over Oscar 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 North Applegate RD over Oscar Creek carry?

About 1,551 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is North Applegate RD over Oscar Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns North Applegate RD over Oscar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.