US Bridges

County RD 146 over Arago/Pond and Overflow

Fair

Coos County, Oregon · 20 No of Arago Boat Ramp · Structure no. 15408A0146 807

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
353
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 146 over Arago/Pond and Overflow is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County RD 146 over Arago/Pond and Overflow in Coos County, Oregon. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 353 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 398 by 2025. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCounty RD 146
CrossesArago/Pond and Overflow
Location20 No of Arago Boat Ramp
RouteCounty Highway C1460
StateOregon
Coordinates43.101, -124.1898
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic353 (2020)
Projected traffic398 by 2025
Trucks10%
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 146 over Arago/Pond and Overflow built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 146 over Arago/Pond and Overflow 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 146 over Arago/Pond and Overflow carry?

About 353 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 146 over Arago/Pond and Overflow?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 146 over Arago/Pond and Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.