US 199 (hwy 025) over Butcher Knife Creek
FairPosted for loadJosephine County, Oregon · 14.3 MI W of Grants Pass · Structure no. 01271A025 01432
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1962
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,878
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 199 (hwy 025) over Butcher Knife Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 199 (hwy 025) over Butcher Knife 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 5 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 7,878 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,900 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 199 (hwy 025) over Butcher Knife 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 Butcher Knife 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 Butcher Knife Creek carry?
About 7,878 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is US 199 (hwy 025) over Butcher Knife Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns US 199 (hwy 025) over Butcher Knife Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.