US Bridges

Or 42 (hwy 035) over Endicott Creek

Fair

Coos County, Oregon · 04.9 MI E Myrtle Point · Structure no. 03212A035 02672

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,271
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 42 (hwy 035) over Endicott Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Or 42 (hwy 035) over Endicott 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 3,271 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).

CarriesOr 42 (hwy 035)
CrossesEndicott Creek
Location04.9 MI E Myrtle Point
RouteState Highway 42
StateOregon
Coordinates43.03693, -124.06981
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,271 (2022)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2042
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed67.7 mi (109 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 Or 42 (hwy 035) over Endicott Creek built?

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

What condition is Or 42 (hwy 035) over Endicott 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) over Endicott Creek carry?

About 3,271 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

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

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Or 42 (hwy 035) over Endicott Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.