US Bridges

Or 42S (hwy 244) over Lampa Creek

Good

Coos County, Oregon · 7.3 E of Bandons E Cl · Structure no. 03184A244 00728

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,123
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 42S (hwy 244) over Lampa Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 42S (hwy 244) over Lampa Creek in Coos County, Oregon. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,123 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 42S (hwy 244)
CrossesLampa Creek
Location7.3 E of Bandons E Cl
RouteState Highway 42
CountyCoos County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.11616, -124.29065
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,123 (2022)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 42S (hwy 244) over Lampa Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 42S (hwy 244) over Lampa Creek 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 Lampa Creek carry?

About 1,123 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Or 42S (hwy 244) over Lampa Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.