US Bridges

US101(HWY009) over Bethel Creek

Good

Coos County, Oregon · 01.0 MI N Coos-Cury Line · Structure no. 19015 009 28478

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,197
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US101(HWY009) over Bethel Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US101(HWY009) over Bethel Creek in Coos County, Oregon. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 5,197 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,300 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 58 ft wide.

CarriesUS101(HWY009)
CrossesBethel Creek
Location01.0 MI N Coos-Cury Line
RouteU.S. Route 101
StateOregon
Coordinates42.9663, -124.42889
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,197 (2022)
Projected traffic5,300 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 US101(HWY009) over Bethel Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US101(HWY009) over Bethel 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 US101(HWY009) over Bethel Creek carry?

About 5,197 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US101(HWY009) over Bethel Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns US101(HWY009) over Bethel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.