US Bridges

Or 42 (hwy 035) over Middle Fk Coquille River

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 08.1 MI E of County Line · Structure no. 16607 035 05305

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,518
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 42 (hwy 035) over Middle Fk Coquille River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 42 (hwy 035) over Middle Fk Coquille River in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 3,518 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).

CarriesOr 42 (hwy 035)
CrossesMiddle Fk Coquille River
Location08.1 MI E of County Line
RouteState Highway 42
StateOregon
Coordinates43.00724, -123.70615
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,518 (2022)
Projected traffic3,800 by 2042
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed67.7 mi (109 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 Middle Fk Coquille River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 42 (hwy 035) over Middle Fk Coquille River 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 Middle Fk Coquille River carry?

About 3,518 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Or 42 (hwy 035) over Middle Fk Coquille River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Or 42 (hwy 035) over Middle Fk Coquille River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.