US Bridges

Or 42 (hwy 035) WB over Beaver Creek

Fair

Coos County, Oregon · 04.8 MI W Coquille · Structure no. 03173B035 00534

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
732 ft
24 main spans
Daily traffic
4,269
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 42 (hwy 035) WB over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Or 42 (hwy 035) WB over Beaver Creek in Coos County, Oregon. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 4,269 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,550 by 2042. The structure is 732 ft (223.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).

CarriesOr 42 (hwy 035) WB
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location04.8 MI W Coquille
RouteState Highway 42
StateOregon
Coordinates43.2302, -124.2345
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans24
Design loadHS 20
Structure length732 ft (223.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,269 (2022)
Projected traffic4,550 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23.6 mi (38 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$3.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 42 (hwy 035) WB over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 42 (hwy 035) WB over Beaver 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Or 42 (hwy 035) WB over Beaver Creek carry?

About 4,269 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Or 42 (hwy 035) WB over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 732 ft (223.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Or 42 (hwy 035) WB over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.