US Bridges

Catching CR RD over Koontz Creek Bridge

Fair

Coos County, Oregon · 0716 from JCT RD 19 an 20 · Structure no. 11C153001900716

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Catching CR RD over Koontz Creek Bridge is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Catching CR RD over Koontz Creek Bridge 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 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.

It carries about 32 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 37 by 2025. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCatching CR RD
CrossesKoontz Creek Bridge
Location0716 from JCT RD 19 an 20
RouteCounty Highway C019G
StateOregon
Coordinates42.9955, -124.2197
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2020)
Projected traffic37 by 2025
Trucks15%
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 Catching CR RD over Koontz Creek Bridge built?

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

What condition is Catching CR RD over Koontz Creek Bridge 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 Catching CR RD over Koontz Creek Bridge carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Catching CR RD over Koontz Creek Bridge?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Catching CR RD over Koontz Creek Bridge?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.