US Bridges

US101(HWY009) over Elk River

Fair

Curry County, Oregon · 00.9 MI S HWY 250 JCT · Structure no. 00902C009 29737

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
680 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,721
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US101(HWY009) over Elk River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US101(HWY009) over Elk River in Curry County, Oregon. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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.

It carries about 4,721 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2042. The structure is 680 ft (207.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 78.9 mi (127 km).

Location

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CarriesUS101(HWY009)
CrossesElk River
Location00.9 MI S HWY 250 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 101
CountyCurry County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.79448, -124.48918
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length680 ft (207.3 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,721 (2022)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed78.9 mi (127 km)
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$3.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US101(HWY009) over Elk River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US101(HWY009) over Elk 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US101(HWY009) over Elk River carry?

About 4,721 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US101(HWY009) over Elk River?

The structure is 680 ft (207.3 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US101(HWY009) over Elk River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.