US Bridges

US101(HWY009) over Euchre Creek

Fair

Curry County, Oregon · 10.7 MI N Rogue River · Structure no. 20724 009 31698

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,715
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US101(HWY009) over Euchre Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US101(HWY009) over Euchre Creek in Curry County, Oregon. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 2,715 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS101(HWY009)
CrossesEuchre Creek
Location10.7 MI N Rogue River
RouteU.S. Route 101
StateOregon
Coordinates42.56319, -124.38473
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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 closed6.8 mi (11 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 Euchre Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US101(HWY009) over Euchre 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 Euchre Creek carry?

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

How long is US101(HWY009) over Euchre Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US101(HWY009) over Euchre Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.