US Bridges

Sitkum Lane over N. Fork Coquille River

Good

Coos County, Oregon · 0440 on 1B from Cooper Br · Structure no. 20128 001B00440

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
548 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
586
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sitkum Lane over N. Fork Coquille River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sitkum Lane over N. Fork Coquille River in Coos County, Oregon. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 586 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 636 by 2025. The structure is 548 ft (167 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesSitkum Lane
CrossesN. Fork Coquille River
Location0440 on 1B from Cooper Br
RouteCounty Highway 0A420
StateOregon
Coordinates43.10629, -124.07819
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length548 ft (167 m)
Longest span161 ft (49.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic586 (2020)
Projected traffic636 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Sitkum Lane over N. Fork Coquille River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sitkum Lane over N. Fork Coquille River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Sitkum Lane over N. Fork Coquille River carry?

About 586 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sitkum Lane over N. Fork Coquille River?

The structure is 548 ft (167 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Sitkum Lane over N. Fork Coquille River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.