US Bridges

US101(HWY009) FR over Tenmile Creek(front. Rd)

Good

Coos County, Oregon · 11.6 MI S HWY 045 JCT · Structure no. 00949B009F22332

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
293
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US101(HWY009) FR over Tenmile Creek(front. Rd) is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US101(HWY009) FR over Tenmile Creek(front. Rd) in Coos County, Oregon. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 293 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 470 by 2030. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS101(HWY009) FR
CrossesTenmile Creek(front. Rd)
Location11.6 MI S HWY 045 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 101
CountyCoos County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.5766, -124.19298
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic293 (2022)
Projected traffic470 by 2030
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US101(HWY009) FR over Tenmile Creek(front. Rd) built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is US101(HWY009) FR over Tenmile Creek(front. Rd) 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US101(HWY009) FR over Tenmile Creek(front. Rd) carry?

About 293 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US101(HWY009) FR over Tenmile Creek(front. Rd)?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US101(HWY009) FR over Tenmile Creek(front. Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.