US Bridges

US101 (hwy 9) over Fraser Creek

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Lincoln County, Oregon · MP 104.88 · Structure no. 22244 009 10488

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,217
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US101 (hwy 9) over Fraser Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US101 (hwy 9) over Fraser Creek in Lincoln County, Oregon. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,217 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,100 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS101 (hwy 9)
CrossesFraser Creek
LocationMP 104.88
RouteU.S. Route 101
CountyLincoln County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.02286, -123.97077
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,217 (2022)
Projected traffic5,100 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is US101 (hwy 9) over Fraser Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US101 (hwy 9) over Fraser Creek carry?

About 4,217 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

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

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US101 (hwy 9) over Fraser Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.