US Bridges

HWY 69 over Coos Bay Rail Link

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 02.5 W Belt Line RD · Structure no. 21307 069 00060

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
222 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,704
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 69 over Coos Bay Rail Link is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY 69 over Coos Bay Rail Link in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 6 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 14,704 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,200 by 2042. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY 69
CrossesCoos Bay Rail Link
Location02.5 W Belt Line RD
RouteState Highway 569
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.05528, -123.22147
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span222 ft (67.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,704 (2022)
Projected traffic18,200 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 69 over Coos Bay Rail Link built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 69 over Coos Bay Rail Link 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does HWY 69 over Coos Bay Rail Link carry?

About 14,704 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is HWY 69 over Coos Bay Rail Link?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 222 ft (67.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 69 over Coos Bay Rail Link?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.