US Bridges

Or 42 (hwy 035) EB over US 101 NB (hwy 009)

Fair

Coos County, Oregon · 10.1 MI W Coquille · Structure no. 08281 035 00007

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
275 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,857
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 42 (hwy 035) EB over US 101 NB (hwy 009) is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Or 42 (hwy 035) EB over US 101 NB (hwy 009) in Coos County, Oregon. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 4,857 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2042. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 25.5 mi (41 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 42 (hwy 035) EB
CrossesUS 101 NB (hwy 009)
Location10.1 MI W Coquille
RouteState Highway 42
CountyCoos County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.29198, -124.2194
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,857 (2022)
Projected traffic5,200 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed25.5 mi (41 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 42 (hwy 035) EB over US 101 NB (hwy 009) built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 42 (hwy 035) EB over US 101 NB (hwy 009) 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) EB over US 101 NB (hwy 009) carry?

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

How long is Or 42 (hwy 035) EB over US 101 NB (hwy 009)?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Or 42 (hwy 035) EB over US 101 NB (hwy 009)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.