US Bridges

Chetco River Road over So Fk Chetco River

Fair

Curry County, Oregon · 17 MI NE HWY 101 @ 97415 · Structure no. 061101000001156

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1995 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Chetco River Road over So Fk Chetco River is a concrete continuous frame carrying Chetco River Road over So Fk Chetco River in Curry County, Oregon. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2045. The structure is 225 ft (68.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Location

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CarriesChetco River Road
CrossesSo Fk Chetco River
Location17 MI NE HWY 101 @ 97415
RouteFederal Lands Road 13760
CountyCurry County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.18725, -124.13092
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length225 ft (68.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1995)
Projected traffic150 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chetco River Road over So Fk Chetco River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chetco River Road over So Fk 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 2023.

How much traffic does Chetco River Road over So Fk Chetco River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Chetco River Road over So Fk Chetco River?

The structure is 225 ft (68.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Chetco River Road over So Fk Chetco River?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.