US Bridges

Or 42 (hwy 035) WB over Davis Slough

Good

Coos County, Oregon · 09.6 MI W of Coquille · Structure no. 06516A035 00057

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,857
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 42 (hwy 035) WB over Davis Slough is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 42 (hwy 035) WB over Davis Slough 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 4,857 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2042. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).

CarriesOr 42 (hwy 035) WB
CrossesDavis Slough
Location09.6 MI W of Coquille
RouteState Highway 42
StateOregon
Coordinates43.28837, -124.22619
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,857 (2022)
Projected traffic5,200 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 42 (hwy 035) WB over Davis Slough built?

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

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

How much traffic does Or 42 (hwy 035) WB over Davis Slough carry?

About 4,857 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Or 42 (hwy 035) WB over Davis Slough?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Or 42 (hwy 035) WB over Davis Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.