US Bridges

US199 (hwy 025)NB over Rogue River

Fair

Josephine County, Oregon · 7 ST in Grants Pass · Structure no. 08432 025X00024

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
605 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,047
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US199 (hwy 025)NB over Rogue River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US199 (hwy 025)NB over Rogue River in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 19,047 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,800 by 2042. The structure is 605 ft (184.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS199 (hwy 025)NB
CrossesRogue River
Location7 ST in Grants Pass
RouteU.S. Route 199
CountyJosephine County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.43017, -123.33013
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.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length605 ft (184.4 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,047 (2022)
Projected traffic23,800 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US199 (hwy 025)NB over Rogue River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is US199 (hwy 025)NB 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 US199 (hwy 025)NB over Rogue River carry?

About 19,047 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US199 (hwy 025)NB over Rogue River?

The structure is 605 ft (184.4 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US199 (hwy 025)NB over Rogue River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.