Chetco River Road over Elk Creek
GoodCurry County, Oregon · 9 MI East HWY 101 @97415 · Structure no. 061101000003024
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 122 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 266
- 1995 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Chetco River Road over Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chetco River Road over Elk Creek in Curry County, Oregon. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 266 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 399 by 2045. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chetco River Road over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chetco River Road over Elk Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Chetco River Road over Elk Creek carry?
About 266 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Chetco River Road over Elk Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Chetco River Road over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.