US Bridges

US101(HWY009) over Brush Creek

Fair

Curry County, Oregon · 5.4 MI S HWY 251 JCT · Structure no. 18096 009 30635

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
218 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,681
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US101(HWY009) over Brush Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying US101(HWY009) over Brush Creek in Curry County, Oregon. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 2,681 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2042. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesUS101(HWY009)
CrossesBrush Creek
Location5.4 MI S HWY 251 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 101
CountyCurry County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.68662, -124.44568
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,681 (2022)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure3
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 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 US101(HWY009) over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US101(HWY009) over Brush 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 May 2023.

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

About 2,681 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US101(HWY009) over Brush Creek?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns US101(HWY009) over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.