US Bridges

Or 42 (hwy 035) over Muns Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 3.3 MI E Camas Mtn Summit · Structure no. 00855A035 06180

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,012
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 42 (hwy 035) over Muns Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 42 (hwy 035) over Muns Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 4,012 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,300 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesOr 42 (hwy 035)
CrossesMuns Creek
Location3.3 MI E Camas Mtn Summit
RouteState Highway 42
StateOregon
Coordinates43.07064, -123.60084
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,012 (2022)
Projected traffic4,300 by 2042
Trucks28%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 42 (hwy 035) over Muns Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

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

About 4,012 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

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

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.