US Bridges

US 199 (hwy 025) over Applegate River

Good

Josephine County, Oregon · 6.97 MI W of Grants Pass · Structure no. 21343 025 00697

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
520 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,962
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 199 (hwy 025) over Applegate River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 199 (hwy 025) over Applegate River in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 10,962 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,600 by 2042. The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesUS 199 (hwy 025)
CrossesApplegate River
Location6.97 MI W of Grants Pass
RouteU.S. Route 199
StateOregon
Coordinates42.39733, -123.45673
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length520 ft (158.5 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,962 (2022)
Projected traffic14,600 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Applegate River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 199 (hwy 025) over Applegate 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 Applegate River carry?

About 10,962 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 199 (hwy 025) over Applegate River?

The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 199 (hwy 025) over Applegate River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.