US Bridges

US101 (hwy 9) over Fogarty Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Oregon · 023 MI N Depoe Bay · Structure no. 04143A009 12519

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,270
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US101 (hwy 9) over Fogarty Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US101 (hwy 9) over Fogarty Creek 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 12,270 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,500 by 2042. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesUS101 (hwy 9)
CrossesFogarty Creek
Location023 MI N Depoe Bay
RouteU.S. Route 101
CountyLincoln County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.83908, -124.05106
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating19.3 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,270 (2022)
Projected traffic16,500 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$646,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is US101 (hwy 9) over Fogarty 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 Fogarty Creek carry?

About 12,270 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

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

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US101 (hwy 9) over Fogarty Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.