US Bridges

US101(HWY009) over Rogue River (wedderburn)

Fair

Curry County, Oregon · Oxing Rogue River · Structure no. 01172 009 32764

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete Continuous
Length
1,898 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
7,286
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US101(HWY009) over Rogue River (wedderburn) is a concrete continuous arch - deck carrying US101(HWY009) over Rogue River (wedderburn) in Curry County, Oregon. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 7,286 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,400 by 2042. The structure is 1,898 ft (578.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesUS101(HWY009)
CrossesRogue River (wedderburn)
LocationOxing Rogue River
RouteU.S. Route 101
CountyCurry County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.4274, -124.41325
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+18 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length1,898 ft (578.5 m)
Longest span230 ft (70.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,286 (2022)
Projected traffic7,400 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$10.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US101(HWY009) over Rogue River (wedderburn) built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is US101(HWY009) over Rogue River (wedderburn) 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 Rogue River (wedderburn) carry?

About 7,286 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US101(HWY009) over Rogue River (wedderburn)?

The structure is 1,898 ft (578.5 m) long with a longest span of 230 ft (70.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US101(HWY009) over Rogue River (wedderburn)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.