US Bridges

US101 (hwy 9) over Sunset Blvd.

Fair

Clatsop County, Oregon · 0.43M S Cannon Beach Jct. · Structure no. 07226 009 02953

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,701
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US101 (hwy 9) over Sunset Blvd. is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US101 (hwy 9) over Sunset Blvd. in Clatsop County, Oregon. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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.

It carries about 6,701 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,900 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS101 (hwy 9)
CrossesSunset Blvd.
Location0.43M S Cannon Beach Jct.
RouteU.S. Route 101
CountyClatsop County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.88766, -123.95811
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,701 (2022)
Projected traffic9,900 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US101 (hwy 9) over Sunset Blvd. built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is US101 (hwy 9) over Sunset Blvd. 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US101 (hwy 9) over Sunset Blvd. carry?

About 6,701 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US101 (hwy 9) over Sunset Blvd.?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US101 (hwy 9) over Sunset Blvd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.