US Bridges

US101(HWY009) over Frankport

Good

Curry County, Oregon · 12.1 MI N Rogue River · Structure no. 18989 009 31553

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,715
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US101(HWY009) over Frankport is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US101(HWY009) over Frankport in Curry County, Oregon. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 2,715 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2042. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUS101(HWY009)
CrossesFrankport
Location12.1 MI N Rogue River
RouteU.S. Route 101
StateOregon
Coordinates42.58299, -124.39235
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span300 ft (91.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,715 (2022)
Projected traffic2,800 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US101(HWY009) over Frankport built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US101(HWY009) over Frankport 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 US101(HWY009) over Frankport carry?

About 2,715 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US101(HWY009) over Frankport?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 300 ft (91.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US101(HWY009) over Frankport?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.