US Bridges

County RD 220A over Saunders Lake

Fair

Coos County, Oregon · 0040 MI West HIGHWAY101 · Structure no. 18854 220 00040

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,366
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 220A over Saunders Lake is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County RD 220A over Saunders Lake in Coos County, Oregon. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 1,366 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,546 by 2025. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 220A
CrossesSaunders Lake
Location0040 MI West HIGHWAY101
RouteCounty Highway C220A
CountyCoos County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.53033, -124.22002
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,366 (2020)
Projected traffic1,546 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 220A over Saunders Lake built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 220A over Saunders Lake 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 220A over Saunders Lake carry?

About 1,366 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 220A over Saunders Lake?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 220A over Saunders Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.