Old Scenic HWY 101 over Salmon River
FairLincoln County, Oregon · 003 MI North Otis Jctn · Structure no. 961A 13001 028
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 264 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,929
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Scenic HWY 101 over Salmon River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Old Scenic HWY 101 over Salmon River in Lincoln County, Oregon. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 1,929 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,732 by 2040. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Scenic HWY 101 over Salmon River built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Scenic HWY 101 over Salmon River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Old Scenic HWY 101 over Salmon River carry?
About 1,929 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Old Scenic HWY 101 over Salmon River?
The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Old Scenic HWY 101 over Salmon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.