US Bridges

US 199 (hwy 025) over Waters Creek

Fair

Josephine County, Oregon · 12.9 MI W of Grants Pass · Structure no. 01268A025 01286

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,878
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 199 (hwy 025) over Waters Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 199 (hwy 025) over Waters Creek in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 98 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 7,878 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,900 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 199 (hwy 025)
CrossesWaters Creek
Location12.9 MI W of Grants Pass
RouteU.S. Route 199
CountyJosephine County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.36291, -123.54155
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,878 (2022)
Projected traffic8,900 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 Waters Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is US 199 (hwy 025) over Waters 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 Waters Creek carry?

About 7,878 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

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

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.