US Bridges

Bridge Lane over Coyote Creek

GoodPosted for load

Josephine County, Oregon · T33-R6W-S22 · Structure no. 121005121000002

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge Lane over Coyote Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bridge Lane over Coyote Creek in Josephine County, Oregon. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 17 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22 by 2025. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBridge Lane
CrossesCoyote Creek
LocationT33-R6W-S22
RouteCounty Highway 1210
StateOregon
Coordinates42.69003, -123.39535
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17 (2020)
Projected traffic22 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 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 Bridge Lane over Coyote Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge Lane over Coyote Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Bridge Lane over Coyote Creek carry?

About 17 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bridge Lane over Coyote Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge Lane over Coyote Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.