US Bridges

Lanes Turn Road over Curtis Slough

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 045 MI NW Coburg · Structure no. 39C146164500019

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
173
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lanes Turn Road over Curtis Slough is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Lanes Turn Road over Curtis Slough in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5 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 173 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 198 by 2025. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesLanes Turn Road
CrossesCurtis Slough
Location045 MI NW Coburg
RouteCounty Highway C1645
StateOregon
Coordinates44.18225, -123.12279
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic173 (2020)
Projected traffic198 by 2025
Trucks1%
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 Lanes Turn Road over Curtis Slough built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lanes Turn Road over Curtis Slough 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lanes Turn Road over Curtis Slough carry?

About 173 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lanes Turn Road over Curtis Slough?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lanes Turn Road over Curtis Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.