US Bridges

Fillmore Ave over Ferry Creek

PoorPosted for load

Coos County, Oregon · City of Bandon · Structure no. 18920 000 00000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fillmore Ave over Ferry Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Fillmore Ave over Ferry Creek in Coos County, Oregon. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2030. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFillmore Ave
CrossesFerry Creek
LocationCity of Bandon
RouteCity Street 0
StateOregon
Coordinates43.12003, -124.40891
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2014)
Projected traffic780 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$193,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fillmore Ave over Ferry Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fillmore Ave over Ferry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Fillmore Ave over Ferry Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fillmore Ave over Ferry Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Fillmore Ave over Ferry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.