US Bridges

HWY 241 over Coos River (chandler)

FairPosted for load

Coos County, Oregon · 01.5 MI E Eastside Ecl · Structure no. 07176 241 00373

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Movable - Lift
Steel
Length
966 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
976
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 241 over Coos River (chandler) is a steel movable - lift carrying HWY 241 over Coos River (chandler) in Coos County, Oregon. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 976 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2042. The structure is 966 ft (294.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY 241
CrossesCoos River (chandler)
Location01.5 MI E Eastside Ecl
RouteState Highway 241
CountyCoos County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.36598, -124.15301
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating14.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Lift
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1 (+14 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length966 ft (294.3 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic976 (2022)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 241 over Coos River (chandler) built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 241 over Coos River (chandler) 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does HWY 241 over Coos River (chandler) carry?

About 976 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY 241 over Coos River (chandler)?

The structure is 966 ft (294.3 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 241 over Coos River (chandler)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.