US Bridges

US101(HWY009) over Schofield Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 00.6 MI S HWY 045 JCT · Structure no. 00983 009 21227

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
362 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,226
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US101(HWY009) over Schofield Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US101(HWY009) over Schofield Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 14,226 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,300 by 2042. The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesUS101(HWY009)
CrossesSchofield Creek
Location00.6 MI S HWY 045 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 101
CountyDouglas County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.69694, -124.11513
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+12 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length362 ft (110.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,226 (2022)
Projected traffic14,300 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
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 US101(HWY009) over Schofield Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is US101(HWY009) over Schofield 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US101(HWY009) over Schofield Creek carry?

About 14,226 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US101(HWY009) over Schofield Creek?

The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns US101(HWY009) over Schofield Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.