US Bridges

Rutledge Road over Rosebush Creek

Good

Sherman County, Oregon · 3.2 MI E of HWY 97 · Structure no. 24248 621 00325

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
93
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rutledge Road over Rosebush Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Rutledge Road over Rosebush Creek in Sherman County, Oregon. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger 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 93 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 108 by 2025. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

CarriesRutledge Road
CrossesRosebush Creek
Location3.2 MI E of HWY 97
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.34001, -120.71714
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93 (2020)
Projected traffic108 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 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 Rutledge Road over Rosebush Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rutledge Road over Rosebush 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Rutledge Road over Rosebush Creek carry?

About 93 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rutledge Road over Rosebush Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rutledge Road over Rosebush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.