US Bridges

Wilkinson Lane over Catherine Creek

Good

Union County, Oregon · 3.0 MI N of HWY 203 · Structure no. 16456 115 00300

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
43
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilkinson Lane over Catherine Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Wilkinson Lane over Catherine Creek in Union County, Oregon. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 43 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2025. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesWilkinson Lane
CrossesCatherine Creek
Location3.0 MI N of HWY 203
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.2753, -117.93209
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 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 (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (2020)
Projected traffic50 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Wilkinson Lane over Catherine Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilkinson Lane over Catherine 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Wilkinson Lane over Catherine Creek carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wilkinson Lane 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 Wilkinson Lane over Catherine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.