US Bridges

Or 42S (hwy 244) over Bear Creek

Fair

Coos County, Oregon · 03.1 E JCT HWY 009 · Structure no. 00953A244 00305

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,381
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 42S (hwy 244) over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 42S (hwy 244) over Bear Creek in Coos County, Oregon. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 1,381 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2042. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 42S (hwy 244)
CrossesBear Creek
Location03.1 E JCT HWY 009
RouteState Highway 42
CountyCoos County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.13253, -124.34941
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,381 (2022)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Or 42S (hwy 244) over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

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

How much traffic does Or 42S (hwy 244) over Bear Creek carry?

About 1,381 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Or 42S (hwy 244) over Bear Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Or 42S (hwy 244) over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.