US Bridges

Access RD HWY 009 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Curry County, Oregon · 01.0 MI N HWY 250 JCT · Structure no. 09875 009 29545

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,463
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Access RD HWY 009 over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Access RD HWY 009 over Drainage Ditch in Curry County, Oregon. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 4,463 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 78.9 mi (127 km).

CarriesAccess RD HWY 009
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location01.0 MI N HWY 250 JCT
RouteState Highway 101
StateOregon
Coordinates42.8241, -124.48276
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,463 (2022)
Projected traffic4,600 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed78.9 mi (127 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Access RD HWY 009 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Access RD HWY 009 over Drainage Ditch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Access RD HWY 009 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 4,463 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Access RD HWY 009 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Access RD HWY 009 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.