US Bridges

Bellwood Street over Catherine Creek

Good

Union County, Oregon · 0.1 MI N of HWY 203 · Structure no. 61075 000 00008

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
923
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bellwood Street over Catherine Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Bellwood Street over Catherine Creek in Union County, Oregon. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 923 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,061 by 2025. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesBellwood Street
CrossesCatherine Creek
Location0.1 MI N of HWY 203
RouteCity Street 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.20974, -117.86344
Functional classUrban Collector

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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic923 (2020)
Projected traffic1,061 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Bellwood Street over Catherine Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bellwood 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 Bellwood Street over Catherine Creek carry?

About 923 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bellwood Street over Catherine Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Bellwood Street over Catherine Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.