US Bridges

County RD 205 over Ross-Slough

Good

Coos County, Oregon · 010 MI S on 205 from Coos · Structure no. 18029 020500002

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
355
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 205 over Ross-Slough is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 205 over Ross-Slough in Coos County, Oregon. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 355 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2025. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCounty RD 205
CrossesRoss-Slough
Location010 MI S on 205 from Coos
RouteCounty Highway C0205
StateOregon
Coordinates43.34934, -124.17413
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic355 (2020)
Projected traffic400 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 205 over Ross-Slough built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 205 over Ross-Slough 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 205 over Ross-Slough carry?

About 355 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 205 over Ross-Slough?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 205 over Ross-Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.