Southside Road over Otter Slough
GoodDouglas County, Oregon · 5.0 MI NE of Reedsport · Structure no. 19C323019500204
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 229 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 261
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Southside Road over Otter Slough is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Southside Road over Otter Slough in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 261 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 296 by 2025. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Southside Road over Otter Slough built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Southside 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Southside Road over Otter Slough carry?
About 261 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Southside Road over Otter Slough?
The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Southside Road over Otter Slough?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.