US Bridges

Private Access over Ferry Creek

Good

Coos County, Oregon · 1 Block N of HWY 9 · Structure no. 17967 009 27380

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,555
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Private Access over Ferry Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Private Access over Ferry Creek in Coos County, Oregon. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 12,555 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,700 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPrivate Access
CrossesFerry Creek
Location1 Block N of HWY 9
RouteU.S. Route 101
StateOregon
Coordinates43.1186, -124.407
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,555 (2022)
Projected traffic12,700 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$154,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Private Access over Ferry Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Private Access over Ferry 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Private Access over Ferry Creek carry?

About 12,555 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Private Access over Ferry Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Private Access over Ferry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.