US Bridges

Jasper-Lowell RD over Fall Creek

FairPosted for load

Lane County, Oregon · At Unity · Structure no. 014721622000878

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
162 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
303
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jasper-Lowell RD over Fall Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Jasper-Lowell RD over Fall Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 303 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 348 by 2025. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJasper-Lowell RD
CrossesFall Creek
LocationAt Unity
RouteCounty Highway C6220
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.94478, -122.77528
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck12 ft (3.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic303 (2020)
Projected traffic348 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$830,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jasper-Lowell RD over Fall Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jasper-Lowell RD over Fall 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 Jasper-Lowell RD over Fall Creek carry?

About 303 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Jasper-Lowell RD over Fall Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Jasper-Lowell RD over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.