US Bridges

US 395 (hwy 019) over Crooked Creek

Good

Lake County, Oregon · 006 MI S Valley Falls JCT · Structure no. 00765A019 12120

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
738
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 395 (hwy 019) over Crooked Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US 395 (hwy 019) over Crooked Creek in Lake County, Oregon. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 738 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 395 (hwy 019)
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location006 MI S Valley Falls JCT
RouteU.S. Route 395
StateOregon
Coordinates42.47459, -120.28213
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic738 (2022)
Projected traffic750 by 2042
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 395 (hwy 019) over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 395 (hwy 019) over Crooked 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US 395 (hwy 019) over Crooked Creek carry?

About 738 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is US 395 (hwy 019) over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 395 (hwy 019) over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.