US Bridges

Fifth Street over Catherine Creek

Good

Union County, Oregon · 0.4 MI S of Bryan Avenue · Structure no. 18944 000 00036

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
319
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fifth Street over Catherine Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Fifth Street over Catherine Creek in Union County, Oregon. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 319 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 367 by 2025. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFifth Street
CrossesCatherine Creek
Location0.4 MI S of Bryan Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.21179, -117.87061
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic319 (2020)
Projected traffic367 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Fifth Street over Catherine Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fifth Street 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 Fifth Street over Catherine Creek carry?

About 319 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fifth Street over Catherine Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Fifth Street over Catherine Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.