US Bridges

County RD 19 over Catching Creek

FairPosted for load

Coos County, Oregon · 480 from JCT RD 19 an 20 · Structure no. 11C152001900480

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 19 over Catching Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County RD 19 over Catching Creek in Coos County, Oregon. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2025. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCounty RD 19
CrossesCatching Creek
Location480 from JCT RD 19 an 20
RouteCounty Highway C0019
StateOregon
Coordinates43.02223, -124.20012
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2020)
Projected traffic270 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 19 over Catching Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 19 over Catching 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 19 over Catching Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County RD 19 over Catching Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 19 over Catching Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.