US Bridges

Badger Flat Lane over Catherine Creek

Good

Union County, Oregon · 0.06 MI W of HWY 203 · Structure no. 20174 145 00006

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Badger Flat Lane over Catherine Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Badger Flat Lane over Catherine Creek in Union County, Oregon. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 16 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 19 by 2025. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBadger Flat Lane
CrossesCatherine Creek
Location0.06 MI W of HWY 203
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.1516, -117.76065
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length70 ft (21.2 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16 (2020)
Projected traffic19 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Badger Flat Lane over Catherine Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Badger Flat 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 Badger Flat Lane over Catherine Creek carry?

About 16 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Badger Flat Lane over Catherine Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Badger Flat Lane over Catherine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.