US Bridges

County RD 20 over Catching Creek

GoodPosted for load

Coos County, Oregon · 1.20 MI S Spruce Stbrid · Structure no. 11C147002000656

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
754
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 20 over Catching Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County RD 20 over Catching Creek in Coos County, Oregon. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 754 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 854 by 2025. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCounty RD 20
CrossesCatching Creek
Location1.20 MI S Spruce Stbrid
RouteCounty Highway 0A418
StateOregon
Coordinates43.05242, -124.15375
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic754 (2020)
Projected traffic854 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 County RD 20 over Catching Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 20 over Catching 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 20 over Catching Creek carry?

About 754 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 20 over Catching Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 20 over Catching Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.