US Bridges

Or 18 (hwy 39) over US 101 (hwy 9)

FairPosted for load

Lincoln County, Oregon · 001 MI E HWY 101 · Structure no. 13491 039 00004

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,849
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 18 (hwy 39) over US 101 (hwy 9) is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Or 18 (hwy 39) over US 101 (hwy 9) in Lincoln County, Oregon. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 10,849 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,100 by 2042. The structure is 186 ft (56.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesOr 18 (hwy 39)
CrossesUS 101 (hwy 9)
Location001 MI E HWY 101
RouteState Highway 18
StateOregon
Coordinates45.02085, -123.97389
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,849 (2022)
Projected traffic12,100 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Or 18 (hwy 39) over US 101 (hwy 9) built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 18 (hwy 39) over US 101 (hwy 9) 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Or 18 (hwy 39) over US 101 (hwy 9) carry?

About 10,849 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Or 18 (hwy 39) over US 101 (hwy 9)?

The structure is 186 ft (56.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Or 18 (hwy 39) over US 101 (hwy 9)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.