US Bridges

Jones Road over Phillips Creek (shafer)

FairPosted for load

Union County, Oregon · 0.1 S of HWY 204 · Structure no. 61C42 081 00010

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jones Road over Phillips Creek (shafer) is a steel truss - thru carrying Jones Road over Phillips Creek (shafer) in Union County, Oregon. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 5 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 34 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 34 by 2025. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesJones Road
CrossesPhillips Creek (shafer)
Location0.1 S of HWY 204
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUnion County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.5666, -117.94319
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2020)
Projected traffic34 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$318,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jones Road over Phillips Creek (shafer) built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jones Road over Phillips Creek (shafer) 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Jones Road over Phillips Creek (shafer) carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jones Road over Phillips Creek (shafer)?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Jones Road over Phillips Creek (shafer)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.