US Bridges

County RD 218 over Middle Fk Coquille River

Good

Douglas County, Oregon · 3.0 MI N of Camas Valley · Structure no. 23925 218 00008

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
119
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 218 over Middle Fk Coquille River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County RD 218 over Middle Fk Coquille River in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 119 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 134 by 2025. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCounty RD 218
CrossesMiddle Fk Coquille River
Location3.0 MI N of Camas Valley
RouteCounty Highway 218
StateOregon
Coordinates43.06054, -123.69117
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119 (2020)
Projected traffic134 by 2025
Trucks5%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 218 over Middle Fk Coquille River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 218 over Middle Fk Coquille River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 218 over Middle Fk Coquille River carry?

About 119 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County RD 218 over Middle Fk Coquille River?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 218 over Middle Fk Coquille River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.