US Bridges

US101 (hwy 9) over Millport Slough

Good

Lincoln County, Oregon · 006 MI S Kernville · Structure no. 20401 009 12084

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
390 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,636
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US101 (hwy 9) over Millport Slough is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US101 (hwy 9) over Millport Slough in Lincoln County, Oregon. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,636 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,100 by 2042. The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41.6 mi (67 km).

CarriesUS101 (hwy 9)
CrossesMillport Slough
Location006 MI S Kernville
RouteU.S. Route 101
StateOregon
Coordinates44.89408, -124.01407
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.5 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length390 ft (118.9 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.7 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,636 (2022)
Projected traffic13,100 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US101 (hwy 9) over Millport Slough built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is US101 (hwy 9) over Millport Slough in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does US101 (hwy 9) over Millport Slough carry?

About 11,636 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US101 (hwy 9) over Millport Slough?

The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.7 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns US101 (hwy 9) over Millport Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.