US Bridges

Takilma Road over Page Creek

Fair

Josephine County, Oregon · T41S-R8W-S3 Josephine CO · Structure no. 582035582000746

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
585
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Takilma Road over Page Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Takilma Road over Page Creek in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 72 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 585 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 681 by 2025. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesTakilma Road
CrossesPage Creek
LocationT41S-R8W-S3 Josephine CO
RouteCounty Highway C5820
CountyJosephine County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.03197, -123.62886
Functional classRural Local

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
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic585 (2020)
Projected traffic681 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 Takilma Road over Page Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Takilma Road over Page 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 Takilma Road over Page Creek carry?

About 585 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Takilma Road over Page Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Takilma Road over Page Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.