US Bridges

US101 (hwy 9) over Schooner Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Oregon · 005 MI W Lincoln C S C Lt · Structure no. 00924A009 11817

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
285 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
14,212
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US101 (hwy 9) over Schooner Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US101 (hwy 9) over Schooner Creek in Lincoln County, Oregon. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 14,212 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,500 by 2042. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesUS101 (hwy 9)
CrossesSchooner Creek
Location005 MI W Lincoln C S C Lt
RouteU.S. Route 101
CountyLincoln County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.92577, -124.01391
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,212 (2022)
Projected traffic15,500 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US101 (hwy 9) over Schooner Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is US101 (hwy 9) over Schooner 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 June 2023.

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

About 14,212 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

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

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US101 (hwy 9) over Schooner Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.