US Bridges

Or 42S (hwy 244) over Bear Creek Oflow

Good

Coos County, Oregon · 02.9 E JCT HWY 009 · Structure no. 01097A244 00291

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,381
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 42S (hwy 244) over Bear Creek Oflow is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 42S (hwy 244) over Bear Creek Oflow in Coos County, Oregon. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 1,381 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 36 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 Oflow
Location02.9 E JCT HWY 009
RouteState Highway 42
CountyCoos County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.13251, -124.35227
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 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 Oflow built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

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

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

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.