US Bridges

County RD 693 over Pistol River

Poor

Curry County, Oregon · 0.5 S Pistol River Store · Structure no. 15C33 693 00035

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
446 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
344
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 693 over Pistol River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 693 over Pistol River in Curry County, Oregon. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 344 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 389 by 2025. The structure is 446 ft (135.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCounty RD 693
CrossesPistol River
Location0.5 S Pistol River Store
RouteCounty Highway C0000
StateOregon
Coordinates42.27165, -124.39719
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating25 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length446 ft (135.9 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic344 (2020)
Projected traffic389 by 2025
Trucks3%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 693 over Pistol River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 693 over Pistol River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 693 over Pistol River carry?

About 344 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County RD 693 over Pistol River?

The structure is 446 ft (135.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 693 over Pistol River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.