US Bridges

HWY 241 over Cbrl

Fair

Coos County, Oregon · 006 MI SW Eastside · Structure no. 02390 241 00014

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,903
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 241 over Cbrl is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying HWY 241 over Cbrl in Coos County, Oregon. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 10,903 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,500 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesHWY 241
CrossesCbrl
Location006 MI SW Eastside
RouteState Highway 241
StateOregon
Coordinates43.35595, -124.20137
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,903 (2022)
Projected traffic17,500 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$769,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 241 over Cbrl built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 241 over Cbrl 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does HWY 241 over Cbrl carry?

About 10,903 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY 241 over Cbrl?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 241 over Cbrl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.