Coyote RD NG/BBRG1 over North Unit Canal
PoorDeschutes County, Oregon · 1 MI South of HWY 26 · Structure no. 17M001000000000
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13
- 2010 count
- Owner
- State
- Other State Agency
About this bridge
Coyote RD NG/BBRG1 over North Unit Canal is a steel truss - thru carrying Coyote RD NG/BBRG1 over North Unit Canal in Deschutes County, Oregon. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 13 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 14 by 2030. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Coyote RD NG/BBRG1 over North Unit Canal built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Coyote RD NG/BBRG1 over North Unit Canal 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Coyote RD NG/BBRG1 over North Unit Canal carry?
About 13 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is Coyote RD NG/BBRG1 over North Unit Canal?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Coyote RD NG/BBRG1 over North Unit Canal?
It is owned by the Other State Agency.