US Bridges

US 199 (hwy 025) over Dwight Creek

FairPosted for load

Josephine County, Oregon · 40.9 MI W of Grants Pass · Structure no. 01118A025 04087

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,436
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 199 (hwy 025) over Dwight Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 199 (hwy 025) over Dwight Creek in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 101 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 other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 3,436 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 199 (hwy 025)
CrossesDwight Creek
Location40.9 MI W of Grants Pass
RouteU.S. Route 199
CountyJosephine County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.00777, -123.72684
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,436 (2022)
Projected traffic4,400 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 199 (hwy 025) over Dwight Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is US 199 (hwy 025) over Dwight 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 199 (hwy 025) over Dwight Creek carry?

About 3,436 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 199 (hwy 025) over Dwight Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 199 (hwy 025) over Dwight Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.