US Bridges

27 S 11 W 27.00: over Cherry Creek

FairPosted for load

Coos County, Oregon · 6.5 Miles SE of Fairview · Structure no. 0000000L1439082

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

27 S 11 W 27.00: over Cherry Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 27 S 11 W 27.00: over Cherry Creek in Coos County, Oregon. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Carries27 S 11 W 27.00:
CrossesCherry Creek
Location6.5 Miles SE of Fairview
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateOregon
Coordinates43.22333, -123.95639
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 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 closed123.7 mi (199 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 27 S 11 W 27.00: over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is 27 S 11 W 27.00: over Cherry 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 27 S 11 W 27.00: over Cherry Creek carry?

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

How long is 27 S 11 W 27.00: over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 27 S 11 W 27.00: over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.