US Bridges

County RD 218 over North Slough - Menasha

Good

Coos County, Oregon · 0.7 Mile West Highway 101 · Structure no. 16514A021800007

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
356 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,144
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 218 over North Slough - Menasha is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 218 over North Slough - Menasha in Coos County, Oregon. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,144 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,684 by 2025. The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCounty RD 218
CrossesNorth Slough - Menasha
Location0.7 Mile West Highway 101
RouteCounty Highway A4340
StateOregon
Coordinates43.43783, -124.23516
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length356 ft (108.5 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,144 (2020)
Projected traffic4,684 by 2025
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 218 over North Slough - Menasha built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 218 over North Slough - Menasha in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 218 over North Slough - Menasha carry?

About 4,144 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is County RD 218 over North Slough - Menasha?

The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 218 over North Slough - Menasha?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.