US Bridges

Or 42 (hwy 035) over Mid. Fk. Coquille River

Fair

Coos County, Oregon · 05.1 MI E Myrtle Point · Structure no. 08876 035 02567

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
265 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,336
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 42 (hwy 035) over Mid. Fk. Coquille River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 42 (hwy 035) over Mid. Fk. Coquille River in Coos County, Oregon. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1970, 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 3,336 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2042. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 42 (hwy 035)
CrossesMid. Fk. Coquille River
Location05.1 MI E Myrtle Point
RouteState Highway 42
CountyCoos County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.02672, -124.08114
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,336 (2022)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2042
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed67.7 mi (109 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) over Mid. Fk. Coquille River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Or 42 (hwy 035) over Mid. Fk. Coquille River 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 Mid. Fk. Coquille River carry?

About 3,336 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Or 42 (hwy 035) over Mid. Fk. Coquille River?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Or 42 (hwy 035) over Mid. Fk. Coquille River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.