US Bridges

US 199 (hwy 025) over Rough & Ready Creek

Fair

Josephine County, Oregon · 34.3 MI W of Grants Pass · Structure no. 19708 025 03428

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
253 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,766
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 199 (hwy 025) over Rough & Ready Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 199 (hwy 025) over Rough & Ready Creek in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 3,766 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,100 by 2042. The structure is 253 ft (77 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUS 199 (hwy 025)
CrossesRough & Ready Creek
Location34.3 MI W of Grants Pass
RouteU.S. Route 199
StateOregon
Coordinates42.0927, -123.6835
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length253 ft (77 m)
Longest span131 ft (40 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,766 (2022)
Projected traffic5,100 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Rough & Ready Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 199 (hwy 025) over Rough & Ready 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 Rough & Ready Creek carry?

About 3,766 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 199 (hwy 025) over Rough & Ready Creek?

The structure is 253 ft (77 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (40 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 199 (hwy 025) over Rough & Ready Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.