US Bridges

28 S 11 W 26.00: over Trib to Elk Creek

Good

Coos County, Oregon · HWY 42 (mp 30.1) Right on · Structure no. 0000000L2126329

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

28 S 11 W 26.00: over Trib to Elk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 28 S 11 W 26.00: over Trib to Elk Creek in Coos County, Oregon. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Carries28 S 11 W 26.00:
CrossesTrib to Elk Creek
LocationHWY 42 (mp 30.1) Right on
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateOregon
Coordinates43.1151, -123.9737
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2043
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 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 28 S 11 W 26.00: over Trib to Elk Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is 28 S 11 W 26.00: over Trib to Elk Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 28 S 11 W 26.00: over Trib to Elk Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 28 S 11 W 26.00: over Trib to Elk Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 28 S 11 W 26.00: over Trib to Elk Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.