US Bridges

40 S 14 W 25.00: over North Fork Chetco River

FairClosed to traffic

Curry County, Oregon · 1.3 Miles N of HWY 101 (m · Structure no. 0000000L1439033

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

40 S 14 W 25.00: over North Fork Chetco River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 40 S 14 W 25.00: over North Fork Chetco River in Curry County, Oregon. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Carries40 S 14 W 25.00:
CrossesNorth Fork Chetco River
Location1.3 Miles N of HWY 101 (m
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateOregon
Coordinates42.13833, -124.2625
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic35 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Land Management
Maintained byBureau of Land Management
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$142,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 40 S 14 W 25.00: over North Fork Chetco River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is 40 S 14 W 25.00: over North Fork Chetco River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does 40 S 14 W 25.00: over North Fork Chetco River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 40 S 14 W 25.00: over North Fork Chetco River?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 40 S 14 W 25.00: over North Fork Chetco River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.