US Bridges

B470 Catlow Valley over Dry Creek

Good

Harney County, Oregon · 043 M ORE205 Roaring Sprg · Structure no. 20453 C20200431

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
127
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

B470 Catlow Valley over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying B470 Catlow Valley over Dry Creek in Harney County, Oregon. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 127 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 147 by 2025. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesB470 Catlow Valley
CrossesDry Creek
Location043 M ORE205 Roaring Sprg
RouteCounty Highway 0B470
StateOregon
Coordinates42.60237, -118.96131
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic127 (2020)
Projected traffic147 by 2025
Trucks20%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was B470 Catlow Valley over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is B470 Catlow Valley over Dry 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 B470 Catlow Valley over Dry Creek carry?

About 127 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is B470 Catlow Valley over Dry Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns B470 Catlow Valley over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.