US Bridges

Or 42 (hwy 035) over N Fk Coquille River

Fair

Coos County, Oregon · 07.4 MI E Coquille · Structure no. 01056A035 01957

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,506 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
6,459
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 42 (hwy 035) over N Fk Coquille River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 42 (hwy 035) over N Fk Coquille River in Coos County, Oregon. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6,459 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,900 by 2042. The structure is 1,506 ft (459 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesOr 42 (hwy 035)
CrossesN Fk Coquille River
Location07.4 MI E Coquille
RouteState Highway 42
StateOregon
Coordinates43.07844, -124.13789
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.
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating14.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans19
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,506 ft (459 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,459 (2022)
Projected traffic6,900 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 42 (hwy 035) over N Fk Coquille River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 42 (hwy 035) over N Fk 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Or 42 (hwy 035) over N Fk Coquille River carry?

About 6,459 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Or 42 (hwy 035) over N Fk Coquille River?

The structure is 1,506 ft (459 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Or 42 (hwy 035) over N Fk Coquille River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.