US Bridges

18 S 08 W 21.00: over Siuslaw River

Good

Lane County, Oregon · 1.5 Miles S of HWY 126 (m · Structure no. 0000000L1439106

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

18 S 08 W 21.00: over Siuslaw River is a concrete tee beam carrying 18 S 08 W 21.00: over Siuslaw River in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2041. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries18 S 08 W 21.00:
CrossesSiuslaw River
Location1.5 Miles S of HWY 126 (m
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateOregon
Coordinates43.98444, -123.65861
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic150 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Land Management
Maintained byBureau of Land Management
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 18 S 08 W 21.00: over Siuslaw River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is 18 S 08 W 21.00: over Siuslaw 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does 18 S 08 W 21.00: over Siuslaw River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 18 S 08 W 21.00: over Siuslaw River?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 18 S 08 W 21.00: over Siuslaw River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.