US Bridges

County RD 595 over Saunders Creek

Good

Curry County, Oregon · 2.8 MI E of Gold Beach · Structure no. 18059 00015C020

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,219
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 595 over Saunders Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County RD 595 over Saunders Creek in Curry County, Oregon. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 2,219 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,509 by 2025. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty RD 595
CrossesSaunders Creek
Location2.8 MI E of Gold Beach
RouteCounty Highway 0A305
StateOregon
Coordinates42.44536, -124.37021
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,219 (2020)
Projected traffic2,509 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 595 over Saunders Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 595 over Saunders Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 595 over Saunders Creek carry?

About 2,219 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 595 over Saunders Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 595 over Saunders Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.