US Bridges

US101(HWY009) over Coos Bay (mccullough Br)

Fair

Coos County, Oregon · 01.4 MI N HWY 240 JCT · Structure no. 01823 009 23403

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel Continuous
Length
1,708 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,390
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US101(HWY009) over Coos Bay (mccullough Br) is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying US101(HWY009) over Coos Bay (mccullough Br) in Coos County, Oregon. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 89 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 17,390 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,500 by 2042. The structure is 1,708 ft (520.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesUS101(HWY009)
CrossesCoos Bay (mccullough Br)
Location01.4 MI N HWY 240 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 101
CountyCoos County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.42709, -124.22217
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+27 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length1,708 ft (520.6 m)
Longest span793 ft (241.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,390 (2022)
Projected traffic17,500 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$27.2 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US101(HWY009) over Coos Bay (mccullough Br) built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is US101(HWY009) over Coos Bay (mccullough Br) 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US101(HWY009) over Coos Bay (mccullough Br) carry?

About 17,390 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US101(HWY009) over Coos Bay (mccullough Br)?

The structure is 1,708 ft (520.6 m) long with a longest span of 793 ft (241.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US101(HWY009) over Coos Bay (mccullough Br)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.