Or 34 (hwy 27) over Alsea River
FairPosted for loadLincoln County, Oregon · 071 MI E HWY 9 JCT · Structure no. 02652 027 00706
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 375 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,476
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Or 34 (hwy 27) over Alsea River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Or 34 (hwy 27) over Alsea River in Lincoln County, Oregon. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 1,476 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2042. The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Or 34 (hwy 27) over Alsea River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Or 34 (hwy 27) over Alsea 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Or 34 (hwy 27) over Alsea River carry?
About 1,476 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Or 34 (hwy 27) over Alsea River?
The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Or 34 (hwy 27) over Alsea River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.