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Oregon 241: Chandler (Coos River) Bridge

Construction Phase

Region 3: Southwestern Oregon (Coos Bay, Coos)


​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​This project will paint the steel truss section of the bridge, replace the lift-span tower ladders and access platforms, and upgrade the steel guardrail at each end of the bridge.​

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UPDATE (Oct. 8, 2026) -- Drivers should expect lane closures through the work zone as contractors complete work on the bridge. A temporary signal will provide traffic control until mid-October, followed by a few weeks of intermittent lane closures with flaggers. Most delays will be less than five minutes.


Impacts

Traffic Impact

Highway traffic across the bridge is limited to a single lane until September. Barrier is in place and a temporary signal will provide traffic control. Most delays will be less than five minutes.

Schedule

Construction began in February 2026. 

All work had originally been scheduled for completion by Sept. 18, 2026. However, some additional work items relating to the bridge rail have been added to the contract. Construction is likely to continue until the end of October 2026.


Details

About

Chandler Bridge is located on Oregon 241 (Coos River Highway), about two miles east of Coos Bay. It was built in 1952 and contains a lift span to allow maritime traffic to pass along the Coos River. About 1,700 vehicles cross the bridge on an average day.

Bridges along the southern Oregon coast are vulnerable to corrosion. The paint on Chandler Bridge is peeling, causing the steel underneath to rust.

This project will paint the steel truss section of the bridge, replace the lift-span tower ladders and access platforms, and upgrade the steel guardrail at each end of the bridge.

This work will protect the steel sections of the bridge from corrosion, extend its functional life, reduce long-term maintenance costs, and ensure that the lift span remains in good working condition. The new guardrail will help to improve safety for the traveling public.

Location

OR 241 |

Coos River Highway (Milepost 3.5-3.8​)


Cost and Funding

Total project cost: $9,460,089.13​ (estimate)​

Successful bid amount: $7,288,400.00 (Jan. 30, 2025 / Abhe & Svoboda, Inc.)

Contractor

Abhe & Svoboda, Inc. (ASI website).

ASI is headquartered in Jordan, Minnesota.

Additional Information

​Project updates: ODOT will notify the public prior to any road closures or other major traffic impacts. Visit our GovDelivery page to sign up for e-mail updates.

Southwest Oregon projects: Learn about other ODOT projects​ in Coos, Curry, Douglas, Josephine and Jackson counties.

Project administrator: The Oregon Department of Transportation is responsible for the contract and delivery of this project. 



Contacts & Media

Project map: Chandler Bridge

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Project Contact

Public Information Officer
Dan Latham
Email
Dan.Latham@odot.oregon.gov
Phone
541-817-5200

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Last Updated

10/8/2026 3:22 PM

Project Number

21773