US Bridges

HWY 240 over Pony Creek

Fair

Coos County, Oregon · 00.43 MI W HWY 9 · Structure no. 03225A240 00043

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,158
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 240 over Pony Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY 240 over Pony Creek in Coos County, Oregon. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 18,158 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,300 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesHWY 240
CrossesPony Creek
Location00.43 MI W HWY 9
RouteState Highway 540
StateOregon
Coordinates43.40662, -124.23225
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,158 (2022)
Projected traffic18,300 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 HWY 240 over Pony Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 240 over Pony 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does HWY 240 over Pony Creek carry?

About 18,158 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is HWY 240 over Pony Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 240 over Pony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.