US Bridges

US101 (hwy 9) over Sijota Creek & Golf

Fair

Lincoln County, Oregon · 014 MI S Kernville · Structure no. 04141A009 12161

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,582
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US101 (hwy 9) over Sijota Creek & Golf is a concrete continuous slab carrying US101 (hwy 9) over Sijota Creek & Golf in Lincoln County, Oregon. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 11,582 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,700 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41.6 mi (67 km).

Location

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CarriesUS101 (hwy 9)
CrossesSijota Creek & Golf
Location014 MI S Kernville
RouteU.S. Route 101
CountyLincoln County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.88769, -124.02648
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,582 (2022)
Projected traffic11,700 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed41.6 mi (67 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US101 (hwy 9) over Sijota Creek & Golf built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is US101 (hwy 9) over Sijota Creek & Golf 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 Sijota Creek & Golf carry?

About 11,582 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US101 (hwy 9) over Sijota Creek & Golf?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US101 (hwy 9) over Sijota Creek & Golf?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.