US Bridges

US101(HWY009) over Ferry Creek

Fair

Coos County, Oregon · 00.4 MI S HWY 244 JCT · Structure no. 01236A009 27380

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,555
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US101(HWY009) over Ferry Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US101(HWY009) over Ferry Creek in Coos County, Oregon. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 12,555 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,700 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS101(HWY009)
CrossesFerry Creek
Location00.4 MI S HWY 244 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 101
CountyCoos County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.11909, -124.40715
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,555 (2022)
Projected traffic12,700 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 US101(HWY009) over Ferry Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US101(HWY009) over Ferry 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 May 2023.

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

About 12,555 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US101(HWY009) over Ferry Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns US101(HWY009) over Ferry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.