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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.​


Impacts

Traffic Impact

For up to 12 months, traffic across the bridge will be limited to a single lane. Barrier will be in place. Traffic control will be provided by a temporary signal.

For an additional six months, construction will require intermittent single-lane closures during working hours. Flaggers will provide traffic control.

During the summer of 2025 or 2026, Coos River Highway will be closed at the bridge for two separate weekends (6 p.m. Friday to 1 a.m. Monday). When the bridge is closed, Coos River Highway traffic will detour onto East Bay Road to reach U.S. 101.

Schedule

Construction is expected to begin in summer 2025. 

All work is scheduled to be completed by Sept. 18, 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: $9,508,740.30 (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

9/29/2025 3:05 PM

Project Number

21773