US Bridges

Newsom RD CO RD224 over Crooked River

Fair

Crook County, Oregon · 00.02 South FAS 161-380 · Structure no. 20027 224 00002

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
224 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
182
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newsom RD CO RD224 over Crooked River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Newsom RD CO RD224 over Crooked River in Crook County, Oregon. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 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 182 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 212 by 2025. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesNewsom RD CO RD224
CrossesCrooked River
Location00.02 South FAS 161-380
RouteCounty Highway C0224
StateOregon
Coordinates44.15125, -120.46722
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic182 (2020)
Projected traffic212 by 2025
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 Newsom RD CO RD224 over Crooked River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newsom RD CO RD224 over Crooked River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Newsom RD CO RD224 over Crooked River carry?

About 182 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Newsom RD CO RD224 over Crooked River?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Newsom RD CO RD224 over Crooked River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.