Westside Road over Mendenhall Creek
FairPosted for loadJosephine County, Oregon · T40S-R8W-S5 · Structure no. 530012530000010
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 410
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Westside Road over Mendenhall Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Westside Road over Mendenhall Creek in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 477 by 2025. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Westside Road over Mendenhall Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Westside Road over Mendenhall 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 Westside Road over Mendenhall Creek carry?
About 410 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Westside Road over Mendenhall Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Westside Road over Mendenhall Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.