US101(HWY009) over Bear Trap Creek
FairCurry County, Oregon · 07.8 MI S HWY 251 JCT · Structure no. 02386A009 30884
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 80 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,681
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US101(HWY009) over Bear Trap Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US101(HWY009) over Bear Trap Creek in Curry County, Oregon. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 2,681 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US101(HWY009) over Bear Trap Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is US101(HWY009) over Bear Trap Creek 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 Bear Trap Creek carry?
About 2,681 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is US101(HWY009) over Bear Trap Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns US101(HWY009) over Bear Trap Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.