US Bridges

Or 42 (hwy 035) over Olalla Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 09.5 MI W HWY 001 JCT · Structure no. 00587C035 06761

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,199
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 42 (hwy 035) over Olalla Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Or 42 (hwy 035) over Olalla Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 76 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 6,199 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,300 by 2042. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

CarriesOr 42 (hwy 035)
CrossesOlalla Creek
Location09.5 MI W HWY 001 JCT
RouteState Highway 42
StateOregon
Coordinates43.11331, -123.50785
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,199 (2022)
Projected traffic6,300 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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 Or 42 (hwy 035) over Olalla Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Or 42 (hwy 035) over Olalla 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Or 42 (hwy 035) over Olalla Creek carry?

About 6,199 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Or 42 (hwy 035) over Olalla Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Or 42 (hwy 035) over Olalla Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.