US Bridges

US199 (hwy 025) over Sand Creek

GoodPosted for load

Josephine County, Oregon · 3 MI W of Grants Pass · Structure no. 08800 025 00295

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,545
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US199 (hwy 025) over Sand Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US199 (hwy 025) over Sand Creek 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 15,545 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,200 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesUS199 (hwy 025)
CrossesSand Creek
Location3 MI W of Grants Pass
RouteU.S. Route 199
StateOregon
Coordinates42.41607, -123.38416
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,545 (2022)
Projected traffic20,200 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 US199 (hwy 025) over Sand Creek built?

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

What condition is US199 (hwy 025) over Sand Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does US199 (hwy 025) over Sand Creek carry?

About 15,545 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US199 (hwy 025) over Sand Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US199 (hwy 025) over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.