Project-Details

Oregon 99: Rogue River Bridge, Gold Hill Spur

Design Phase

Region 3: Southwestern Oregon (Gold Hill, Jackson)

Improve existing 1927 historic bridge that crosses the Rogue River, which is famous for its beauty and recreational opportunities. This bridge receives heavy pedestrian traffic as it also provides access between the City of Gold Hill and a mobile home park.

For the bridge to remain in service it needs rehabilitation work. Widen the existing 20' wide bridge deck to 24' — and upgrade the existing timber walkway for pedestrians that is compliant with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Designing a Modern Transportation System and Investing in Oregon’s Future.

Impacts

Traffic Impact

It is anticipated there will be a period of time when the bridge will be completely closed for construction for several months to all traffic.

Meetings and Events

Online Open House Image ODOT is hosting an in person Open House Event on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 from 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at Gold Hill City Hall 420 6th Ave., Gold Hill, OR.

ODOT is hosting and Online Open House Event April 1, 2025 - June 1, 2027.

We appreciate everyone who provided feedback for the historic mitigation. We will include information about the historic mitigation on the Online Open House site.

ODOT has conducted meetings with local first responders as well as Gold Hill City Officials to discuss the project and the impacts it will have on the community.

There will be public meetings planned for 2026 and 2027. Residents and business owners in the area will be able to attend and learn more about the upcoming project.

Schedule

Construction is anticipated to begin in the winter of 2026 with a closure of the bridge expected in Summer of 2027.

Details

Location

OR 99 |

Oregon 99 Gold Hill Bridge over the Rogue River (parallel to the railroad bridge).

Cost and Funding

~$16.4 million

Benefits

The goal is to improve safety and keep everyone connected on the historic structure, including transit, emergency services and freight, bicyclists and pedestrians over this critical crossing of the Rogue River into the Gold Hill and Sams Valley area.

This project will widen and strengthen the existing structure to handle today's traffic while keeping the historic integrity of the bridge.

What Problem Will This Improve?

The current bridge is too narrow for passing vehicles, especially any truck of width including fire, log and delivery trucks. This will widen and improve the structure to handle today's traffic as well as allow it to handle transit buses, bicyclists and pedestrians.

Additional Information

Library of Congress web page on historical significance

See page 105 of Oregon's Historic Bridge Field Guide

Contacts & Media

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Project Contacts

Transportation Project Manager: Heather Neavoll
Email: heather.d.neavoll@odot.oregon.gov
Phone: 541-957-3659

Public Information Officer: Mary Elizabeth Dillinger
Email: Mary.Dillinger@ODOT.Oregon.gov
Phone: 541-621-3074

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Last Updated

7/17/2026 2:54 PM

Project Number

22630

Project Documents

Related documents to this project
Document	Description
OR 99 Rogue River Bridge_Gold Hill Spur.pdf	STIP 24-27 Project Snapshot