US Bridges

Or 42S (hwy 244) over Coquille River

Fair

Coos County, Oregon · 00.5 W JCT HWY 035 · Structure no. 00598D244 01678

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Movable - Lift
Steel
Length
635 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,909
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 42S (hwy 244) over Coquille River is a steel movable - lift carrying Or 42S (hwy 244) over Coquille River in Coos County, Oregon. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,909 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2042. The structure is 635 ft (193.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 42S (hwy 244)
CrossesCoquille River
Location00.5 W JCT HWY 035
RouteState Highway 42
CountyCoos County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.17404, -124.19819
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Lift
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length635 ft (193.5 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,909 (2022)
Projected traffic3,300 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 42S (hwy 244) over Coquille River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 42S (hwy 244) over Coquille River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Or 42S (hwy 244) over Coquille River carry?

About 2,909 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Or 42S (hwy 244) over Coquille River?

The structure is 635 ft (193.5 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Or 42S (hwy 244) over Coquille River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.