A bridge walked into a bar. The bartender said, 'Why the long span?'
A bridge walked into a bar. The bartender said, 'Why the long span?'
Why did the truss bridge break up with the beam bridge? It needed more support.
over DEAD HORSE CREEK
0.2 miles N of Coos Bay W
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This bridge has a Good overall condition rating of 7 out of 9. It is in good structural condition and is not classified as structurally deficient.
The bridge carries 20 vehicles per day and is 54 years old.
Its sufficiency rating of 71.2 is above the national average of 63.6.
For travelers with bridge anxiety
This bridge may cause some awareness for travelers with bridge anxiety, but has manageable characteristics.
This bridge is 76 feet long — a quick crossing, under 5 seconds at highway speed.
A standard overpass design with solid barriers on each side.
No height data available — likely a standard overpass height.
Only about 20 vehicles cross daily — very light traffic with low congestion risk.
The deck is 17 feet wide with 1-2 lanes — a narrower crossing.
This bridge crosses over water. Focus on the road ahead — the water is far below.
This comfort score is designed to help individuals with bridge anxiety plan their travel. All bridges in the National Bridge Inventory are regularly inspected and deemed safe for travel. This is not medical advice — if you experience severe anxiety, please consult a healthcare professional.
Year Built
1972
54 years old
Structure Type
Concrete (Continuous) Stringer/Multi-beam/Girder
Total Length
76 ft
23.2 m
Deck Width
17 ft
5.1 m
Spans
3
sections between supports
Max Span
48 ft
longest unsupported section (14.6 m)
Traffic Lanes
1 lane
Daily Traffic
20vehicles/day
43.14972°N, 123.79250°W
Concrete (Continuous) Stringer/Multi-beam/Girder
A concrete stringer bridge uses reinforced concrete beams running parallel to traffic. It combines the durability of concrete with efficient beam-based load distribution.
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Data from the National Bridge Inventory (NBI), maintained by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
Data year: 2025. Conditions may have changed since the last inspection.
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