US Bridges

Road over Otter Slough

Good

Douglas County, Oregon · No Data Entered · Structure no. 061202000001158

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3
1998 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road over Otter Slough is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Road over Otter Slough in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 3 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4 by 2045. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesRoad
CrossesOtter Slough
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 41000
StateOregon
Coordinates43.72881, -124.02586
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.1 US tons
Inventory rating59.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3 (1998)
Projected traffic4 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road over Otter Slough built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road over Otter Slough 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does Road over Otter Slough carry?

About 3 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Road over Otter Slough?

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 Road over Otter Slough?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.