Or 42 (hwy 035) over HWY 242
FairCoos County, Oregon · 02.9 MI E Myrtle Point · Structure no. 08843 035 02348
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 182 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,545
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Or 42 (hwy 035) over HWY 242 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Or 42 (hwy 035) over HWY 242 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 3,545 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2042. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Or 42 (hwy 035) over HWY 242 built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Or 42 (hwy 035) over HWY 242 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 HWY 242 carry?
About 3,545 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is Or 42 (hwy 035) over HWY 242?
The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Or 42 (hwy 035) over HWY 242?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.