HWY 242 over Long Tom Creek
GoodCoos County, Oregon · 055 MI N Powers · Structure no. 23837 242 01203
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 130 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 793
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY 242 over Long Tom Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY 242 over Long Tom Creek in Coos County, Oregon. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 793 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2042. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 35 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY 242 over Long Tom Creek built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY 242 over Long Tom 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does HWY 242 over Long Tom Creek carry?
About 793 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is HWY 242 over Long Tom Creek?
The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns HWY 242 over Long Tom Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.