US Bridges

Or 237 (hwy 342) over Catherine Crk (old Chnl)

FairPosted for load

Union County, Oregon · 9.4 Mi. E. Jct. or 82 · Structure no. 04855A342 00944

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,441
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 237 (hwy 342) over Catherine Crk (old Chnl) is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 237 (hwy 342) over Catherine Crk (old Chnl) in Union 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 1,441 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 237 (hwy 342)
CrossesCatherine Crk (old Chnl)
Location9.4 Mi. E. Jct. or 82
RouteState Highway 237
CountyUnion County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.3199, -117.8626
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,441 (2022)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 237 (hwy 342) over Catherine Crk (old Chnl) built?

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

What condition is Or 237 (hwy 342) over Catherine Crk (old Chnl) 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Or 237 (hwy 342) over Catherine Crk (old Chnl) carry?

About 1,441 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Or 237 (hwy 342) over Catherine Crk (old Chnl)?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Or 237 (hwy 342) over Catherine Crk (old Chnl)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.