US Bridges

County RD 89G over Sandy Creek

FairPosted for load

Coos County, Oregon · 0251 from JCT CO RD 89 42 · Structure no. 11C67J008900251

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
268
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 89G over Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County RD 89G over Sandy Creek in Coos County, Oregon. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 268 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2025. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCounty RD 89G
CrossesSandy Creek
Location0251 from JCT CO RD 89 42
RouteCounty Highway C089G
StateOregon
Coordinates43.03282, -123.86621
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic268 (2020)
Projected traffic303 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 89G over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 89G over Sandy Creek 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 89G over Sandy Creek carry?

About 268 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 89G over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 89G over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.