US Bridges

Public Road over Coyote Creek

Good

Lane County, Oregon · 0.20 MI S of Perkins Road · Structure no. 20921 000 00020

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
46
2020 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Public Road over Coyote Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Public Road over Coyote Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 46 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2025. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesPublic Road
CrossesCoyote Creek
Location0.20 MI S of Perkins Road
StateOregon
Coordinates44.03471, -123.3251
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46 (2020)
Projected traffic51 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 Public Road over Coyote Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Public Road 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 Public Road over Coyote Creek carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Public Road over Coyote Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Public Road over Coyote Creek?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.