US Bridges

Or 42 (hwy 035) over Tenmile Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 13.2 MI W HWY 001 JCT · Structure no. 00588C035 06397

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,388
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 42 (hwy 035) over Tenmile Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Or 42 (hwy 035) over Tenmile Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1949, 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 4,388 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,700 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesOr 42 (hwy 035)
CrossesTenmile Creek
Location13.2 MI W HWY 001 JCT
RouteState Highway 42
StateOregon
Coordinates43.09009, -123.56991
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,388 (2022)
Projected traffic4,700 by 2042
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Tenmile Creek built?

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

What condition is Or 42 (hwy 035) over Tenmile 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 Tenmile Creek carry?

About 4,388 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

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

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.