US Bridges

Or 42S (hwy 244) over Reservoir Creek

Good

Coos County, Oregon · 2.6 MI W JCT HWY 35 or 42 · Structure no. 17396 244 01472

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,767
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 42S (hwy 244) over Reservoir Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 42S (hwy 244) over Reservoir Creek in Coos County, Oregon. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,767 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2042. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 42S (hwy 244)
CrossesReservoir Creek
Location2.6 MI W JCT HWY 35 or 42
RouteState Highway 42
CountyCoos County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.1764, -124.2343
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.9 US tons
Inventory rating76.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,767 (2022)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 42S (hwy 244) over Reservoir Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 42S (hwy 244) over Reservoir Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Or 42S (hwy 244) over Reservoir Creek carry?

About 1,767 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Or 42S (hwy 244) over Reservoir Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Or 42S (hwy 244) over Reservoir Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.