US Bridges

US101 (hwy 9) over Fawcett Creek

GoodPosted for load

Tillamook County, Oregon · 050 MI S Tillamook · Structure no. 07181 009 07118

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,267
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US101 (hwy 9) over Fawcett Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US101 (hwy 9) over Fawcett Creek in Tillamook County, Oregon. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 6,267 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,400 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesUS101 (hwy 9)
CrossesFawcett Creek
Location050 MI S Tillamook
RouteU.S. Route 101
CountyTillamook County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.38983, -123.80308
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,267 (2022)
Projected traffic6,400 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Fawcett Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is US101 (hwy 9) over Fawcett 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 March 2024.

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

About 6,267 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

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

The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US101 (hwy 9) over Fawcett Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.