US Bridges

US 199 (hwy 025) over W Fork Illinois River

Good

Josephine County, Oregon · 34.8 MI W of Grants Pass · Structure no. 19709 025 03210

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
372 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,736
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 199 (hwy 025) over W Fork Illinois River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 199 (hwy 025) over W Fork Illinois River in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 4,736 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2042. The structure is 372 ft (113.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUS 199 (hwy 025)
CrossesW Fork Illinois River
Location34.8 MI W of Grants Pass
RouteU.S. Route 199
StateOregon
Coordinates42.1218, -123.67227
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length372 ft (113.3 m)
Longest span148 ft (45 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,736 (2022)
Projected traffic5,400 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 W Fork Illinois River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 199 (hwy 025) over W Fork Illinois River 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 US 199 (hwy 025) over W Fork Illinois River carry?

About 4,736 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 199 (hwy 025) over W Fork Illinois River?

The structure is 372 ft (113.3 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 199 (hwy 025) over W Fork Illinois River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.