US Bridges

Or 42 (hwy 035) over Frenchie Creek

Good

Coos County, Oregon · 035 MI NW Remote · Structure no. 23265 035 03557

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,925
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 42 (hwy 035) over Frenchie Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 42 (hwy 035) over Frenchie Creek in Coos County, Oregon. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,925 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesOr 42 (hwy 035)
CrossesFrenchie Creek
Location035 MI NW Remote
RouteState Highway 42
StateOregon
Coordinates43.01919, -123.91989
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,925 (2022)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2042
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
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 Or 42 (hwy 035) over Frenchie Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 42 (hwy 035) over Frenchie 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Or 42 (hwy 035) over Frenchie Creek carry?

About 2,925 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Or 42 (hwy 035) over Frenchie Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Or 42 (hwy 035) over Frenchie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.