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US 199 (hwy 025)SB over Rogue River

Fair

Josephine County, Oregon · Caveman B 6st G Pass · Structure no. 01418 025X00014

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Thru
Concrete Continuous
Length
550 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,505
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 199 (hwy 025)SB over Rogue River is a concrete continuous arch - thru carrying US 199 (hwy 025)SB over Rogue River in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 18,505 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,500 by 2042. The structure is 550 ft (167.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 199 (hwy 025)SB
CrossesRogue River
LocationCaveman B 6st G Pass
RouteU.S. Route 199
CountyJosephine County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.43027, -123.33163
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length550 ft (167.6 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,505 (2022)
Projected traffic23,500 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 199 (hwy 025)SB over Rogue River built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 199 (hwy 025)SB over Rogue 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 US 199 (hwy 025)SB over Rogue River carry?

About 18,505 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 199 (hwy 025)SB over Rogue River?

The structure is 550 ft (167.6 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 199 (hwy 025)SB over Rogue River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.