Coos County Bridge Report Card
Coos County scores 73 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Coos County, Oregon
Coos County has 255 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 8 rated poor and 35 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 3.1% is at or below the 5.1% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 3,852 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Coos County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 73/100 (C). The county has 255 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 8 in poor condition and 35 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 3,852 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 3.1% | 6.3 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.8% of measured traffic | 0.6 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 13.7% | 20.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 47 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 508,213 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 3.1% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.1% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 13.7% |
| Average Bridge Age | 47 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 3,852 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Coos County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fillmore AVE over Ferry Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,200 | 1960 |
| County RD 153g over South Fork Coquille R. | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 84 | 1979 |
| County RD 7a over Haynes Slough | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,733 | 1971 |
| County RD 10a over Graydon-anderson/slough | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 642 | 2000 |
| County RD 118g over Noble Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 91 | 1970 |
| Elk Creek Road over S Fk Coquille River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1950 |
| County RD 68 over South Slough | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 27 | 1977 |
| Hwy. 2300 over W. Fk. Millicoma River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 25 | 1984 |
| Or 42 (hwy 035) over Overflow Channel | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 6,459 | 1970 |
| Us101(hwy009) over Fourmile Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 5,551 | 1929 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.