US Bridges

US101(HWY009) over Tenmile Creek Cbrl

Fair

Coos County, Oregon · 11.6 MI S HWY 045 JCT · Structure no. 00949A009 22321

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
423 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
10,303
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US101(HWY009) over Tenmile Creek Cbrl is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US101(HWY009) over Tenmile Creek Cbrl in Coos County, Oregon. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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.

It carries about 10,303 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,400 by 2042. The structure is 423 ft (128.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesUS101(HWY009)
CrossesTenmile Creek Cbrl
Location11.6 MI S HWY 045 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 101
CountyCoos County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.57638, -124.19222
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length423 ft (128.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,303 (2022)
Projected traffic10,400 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US101(HWY009) over Tenmile Creek Cbrl built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is US101(HWY009) over Tenmile Creek Cbrl 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US101(HWY009) over Tenmile Creek Cbrl carry?

About 10,303 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US101(HWY009) over Tenmile Creek Cbrl?

The structure is 423 ft (128.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US101(HWY009) over Tenmile Creek Cbrl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.