US Bridges

US101(HWY009) over Ranch RD

GoodPosted for load

Douglas County, Oregon · 01.6 MI S HWY 045 JCT · Structure no. 09559 009 21323

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,845
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US101(HWY009) over Ranch RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US101(HWY009) over Ranch RD in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 10,845 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,900 by 2042. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS101(HWY009)
CrossesRanch RD
Location01.6 MI S HWY 045 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 101
StateOregon
Coordinates43.6921, -124.133
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,845 (2022)
Projected traffic10,900 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$681,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US101(HWY009) over Ranch RD built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is US101(HWY009) over Ranch RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does US101(HWY009) over Ranch RD carry?

About 10,845 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US101(HWY009) over Ranch RD?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US101(HWY009) over Ranch RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.