US Bridges

Loon Lake RD #3 over Topping Slough

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 2.5 MI S Loon Lake · Structure no. 19C329000301111

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
217
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loon Lake RD #3 over Topping Slough is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Loon Lake RD #3 over Topping Slough in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 217 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 247 by 2025. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesLoon Lake RD #3
CrossesTopping Slough
Location2.5 MI S Loon Lake
RouteCounty Highway C0003
StateOregon
Coordinates43.5711, -123.8306
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic217 (2020)
Projected traffic247 by 2025
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Loon Lake RD #3 over Topping Slough built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loon Lake RD #3 over Topping Slough in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Loon Lake RD #3 over Topping Slough carry?

About 217 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Loon Lake RD #3 over Topping Slough?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Loon Lake RD #3 over Topping Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.