Woodruff Lane over Catherine Creek
PoorPosted for loadUnion County, Oregon · Union Co. · Structure no. 20189 000X00027
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 77 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 372
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Woodruff Lane over Catherine Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Woodruff Lane over Catherine Creek in Union County, Oregon. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 372 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 428 by 2025. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Woodruff Lane over Catherine Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Woodruff Lane over Catherine Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Woodruff Lane over Catherine Creek carry?
About 372 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Woodruff Lane over Catherine Creek?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Woodruff Lane over Catherine Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.