US Bridges

Catherine CR Lane over Catherine Creek

FairPosted for load

Union County, Oregon · 0.3 M SE of HWY 203 · Structure no. 61C39 141 00030

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
117
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Catherine CR Lane over Catherine Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Catherine CR Lane over Catherine Creek in Union County, Oregon. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 117 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 137 by 2025. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCatherine CR Lane
CrossesCatherine Creek
Location0.3 M SE of HWY 203
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.1222, -117.6933
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating14.7 US tons
Inventory rating11.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (2020)
Projected traffic137 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Catherine CR Lane over Catherine Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Catherine CR Lane over Catherine Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Catherine CR Lane over Catherine Creek carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Catherine CR Lane over Catherine Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Catherine CR Lane over Catherine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.