Chetco River Road over Chetco River
FairCurry County, Oregon · 9 MI Ely HWY 101 @ 97415 · Structure no. 061101000001155
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 300 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 266
- 1995 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Chetco River Road over Chetco River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Chetco River Road over Chetco River in Curry County, Oregon. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 266 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 399 by 2045. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chetco River Road over Chetco River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chetco River Road over 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Chetco River Road over Chetco River carry?
About 266 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Chetco River Road over Chetco River?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Chetco River Road over Chetco River?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.