US Bridges

28 S 11 W 29.00: over East Fork Coquille River

Good

Coos County, Oregon · 3.4 Miles E of HWY 42 (mp · Structure no. 0000000L1439014

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

28 S 11 W 29.00: over East Fork Coquille River is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 28 S 11 W 29.00: over East Fork Coquille River in Coos County, Oregon. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Carries28 S 11 W 29.00:
CrossesEast Fork Coquille River
Location3.4 Miles E of HWY 42 (mp
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateOregon
Coordinates43.1125, -124.035
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic35 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Land Management
Maintained byBureau of Land Management
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 28 S 11 W 29.00: over East Fork Coquille River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is 28 S 11 W 29.00: over East Fork Coquille River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 28 S 11 W 29.00: over East Fork Coquille River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 28 S 11 W 29.00: over East Fork Coquille River?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 28 S 11 W 29.00: over East Fork Coquille River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.