US Bridges

US101(HWY009) over Reinhart Creek

Fair

Curry County, Oregon · 10.4 MI S HWY 251 JCT · Structure no. 07514 009 31140

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
380 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,625
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US101(HWY009) over Reinhart Creek is a steel truss - deck carrying US101(HWY009) over Reinhart Creek in Curry County, Oregon. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 2,625 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2042. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesUS101(HWY009)
CrossesReinhart Creek
Location10.4 MI S HWY 251 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 101
CountyCurry County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.63632, -124.4023
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length380 ft (115.8 m)
Longest span220 ft (67.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,625 (2022)
Projected traffic2,700 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US101(HWY009) over Reinhart Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is US101(HWY009) over Reinhart 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US101(HWY009) over Reinhart Creek carry?

About 2,625 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US101(HWY009) over Reinhart Creek?

The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US101(HWY009) over Reinhart Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.