Panther Gulch Road over East Fork Williams Creek
FairJosephine County, Oregon · Josephine CO · Structure no. 425010425000024
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 46 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 289
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Panther Gulch Road over East Fork Williams Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Panther Gulch Road over East Fork Williams Creek in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 90 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 289 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 339 by 2025. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Panther Gulch Road over East Fork Williams Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is Panther Gulch Road over East Fork Williams 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 Panther Gulch Road over East Fork Williams Creek carry?
About 289 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Panther Gulch Road over East Fork Williams Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Panther Gulch Road over East Fork Williams Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.