US Bridges

County RD 156 over Old State Hiwater Oflow

Fair

Coos County, Oregon · 0068 N Leep Mill CO RD156 · Structure no. 11C10Y015600054

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,067
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 156 over Old State Hiwater Oflow is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County RD 156 over Old State Hiwater Oflow in Coos County, Oregon. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,067 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,207 by 2025. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCounty RD 156
CrossesOld State Hiwater Oflow
Location0068 N Leep Mill CO RD156
RouteCounty Highway C0156
StateOregon
Coordinates43.0749, -124.1394
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,067 (2020)
Projected traffic1,207 by 2025
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County RD 156 over Old State Hiwater Oflow built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 156 over Old State Hiwater Oflow in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 156 over Old State Hiwater Oflow carry?

About 1,067 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is County RD 156 over Old State Hiwater Oflow?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 156 over Old State Hiwater Oflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.