US Bridges

HWY 201 over S. Fork Alsea Overflow

Good

Benton County, Oregon · 010 MI S HWY 27 JCT · Structure no. 02306 201 00097

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
342
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 201 over S. Fork Alsea Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying HWY 201 over S. Fork Alsea Overflow in Benton County, Oregon. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older 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 342 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesHWY 201
CrossesS. Fork Alsea Overflow
Location010 MI S HWY 27 JCT
RouteState Highway 201
StateOregon
Coordinates44.36782, -123.59891
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic342 (2022)
Projected traffic360 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 HWY 201 over S. Fork Alsea Overflow built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 201 over S. Fork Alsea Overflow 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does HWY 201 over S. Fork Alsea Overflow carry?

About 342 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is HWY 201 over S. Fork Alsea Overflow?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 201 over S. Fork Alsea Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.