US Bridges

US101 (hwy 9) over Sutton Creek

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 05.5 MI N HWY 062 JCT · Structure no. 01494A009 18478

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,351
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US101 (hwy 9) over Sutton Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US101 (hwy 9) over Sutton Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 95 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 4,351 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,800 by 2042. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 81.4 mi (131 km).

Location

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CarriesUS101 (hwy 9)
CrossesSutton Creek
Location05.5 MI N HWY 062 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 101
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.0531, -124.09782
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,351 (2022)
Projected traffic5,800 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed81.4 mi (131 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 (hwy 9) over Sutton Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is US101 (hwy 9) over Sutton 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US101 (hwy 9) over Sutton Creek carry?

About 4,351 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US101 (hwy 9) over Sutton Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns US101 (hwy 9) over Sutton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.