US Bridges

US 199 (hwy 025) over Deer Creek

Fair

Josephine County, Oregon · 21 MI W of Grants Pass · Structure no. 09187 025 02078

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
349 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,066
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 199 (hwy 025) over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 199 (hwy 025) over Deer Creek in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 61 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 8,066 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,100 by 2042. The structure is 349 ft (106.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesUS 199 (hwy 025)
CrossesDeer Creek
Location21 MI W of Grants Pass
RouteU.S. Route 199
StateOregon
Coordinates42.27139, -123.61899
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length349 ft (106.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,066 (2022)
Projected traffic9,100 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

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

About 8,066 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

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

The structure is 349 ft (106.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.