US Bridges

Ringuette Street over Irrigation Canal

Good

Josephine County, Oregon · Josephine CO · Structure no. 351205351200010

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,067
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ringuette Street over Irrigation Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Ringuette Street over Irrigation Canal in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,067 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,242 by 2025. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRinguette Street
CrossesIrrigation Canal
LocationJosephine CO
RouteCounty Highway C3512
StateOregon
Coordinates42.4254, -123.3399
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,067 (2020)
Projected traffic1,242 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 Ringuette Street over Irrigation Canal built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ringuette Street over Irrigation Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Ringuette Street over Irrigation Canal carry?

About 1,067 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ringuette Street over Irrigation Canal?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Ringuette Street over Irrigation Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.