US Bridges

Godley Road over Catherine Creek

Fair

Union County, Oregon · 2.0 MI N of HWY 203 · Structure no. 16281 031 00200

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
124
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Godley Road over Catherine Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Godley Road over Catherine Creek in Union County, Oregon. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 124 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 143 by 2025. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGodley Road
CrossesCatherine Creek
Location2.0 MI N of HWY 203
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUnion County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.29893, -117.8911
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic124 (2020)
Projected traffic143 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Godley Road over Catherine Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Godley Road over Catherine 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Godley Road over Catherine Creek carry?

About 124 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Godley Road over Catherine Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Godley Road over Catherine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.