US Bridges

US101 (hwy 9) over US 101 (hwy 9) Conn.

Fair

Clatsop County, Oregon · N Cannon Beach Intch · Structure no. 18658 009 02837

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,698
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US101 (hwy 9) over US 101 (hwy 9) Conn. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US101 (hwy 9) over US 101 (hwy 9) Conn. in Clatsop County, Oregon. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 7,698 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,800 by 2042. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS101 (hwy 9)
CrossesUS 101 (hwy 9) Conn.
LocationN Cannon Beach Intch
RouteU.S. Route 101
CountyClatsop County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.90406, -123.95361
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating61.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,698 (2022)
Projected traffic7,800 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
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 US101 (hwy 9) over US 101 (hwy 9) Conn. built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US101 (hwy 9) over US 101 (hwy 9) Conn. 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 US 101 (hwy 9) Conn. carry?

About 7,698 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US101 (hwy 9) over US 101 (hwy 9) Conn.?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US101 (hwy 9) over US 101 (hwy 9) Conn.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.