US Bridges

Or 42 (hwy 035) over Manning Gulch Slough

Fair

Coos County, Oregon · 7.4 MI N Coquille · Structure no. 17931 035 00280

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,425
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 42 (hwy 035) over Manning Gulch Slough is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 42 (hwy 035) over Manning Gulch Slough in Coos County, Oregon. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 8,425 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).

CarriesOr 42 (hwy 035)
CrossesManning Gulch Slough
Location7.4 MI N Coquille
RouteState Highway 42
StateOregon
Coordinates43.25936, -124.22534
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,425 (2022)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23.6 mi (38 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 Manning Gulch Slough built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 42 (hwy 035) over Manning Gulch Slough 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 Manning Gulch Slough carry?

About 8,425 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Or 42 (hwy 035) over Manning Gulch Slough?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Or 42 (hwy 035) over Manning Gulch Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.