US Bridges

Dutcher Creek Road over Dutcher Creek

Good

Josephine County, Oregon · Josephine CO · Structure no. 363110363100108

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
704
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dutcher Creek Road over Dutcher Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Dutcher Creek Road over Dutcher Creek in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 704 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 819 by 2025. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesDutcher Creek Road
CrossesDutcher Creek
LocationJosephine CO
RouteCounty Highway C3631
StateOregon
Coordinates42.42788, -123.50931
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic704 (2020)
Projected traffic819 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Dutcher Creek Road over Dutcher Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dutcher Creek Road over Dutcher Creek 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 Dutcher Creek Road over Dutcher Creek carry?

About 704 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Dutcher Creek Road over Dutcher Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Dutcher Creek Road over Dutcher Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.