US Bridges

Layng Road over Row River

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 040 MI East Cottage Grove · Structure no. 39C222254200138

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
183 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
492
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Layng Road over Row River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Layng Road over Row River in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 492 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 562 by 2025. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLayng Road
CrossesRow River
Location040 MI East Cottage Grove
RouteCounty Highway C2542
StateOregon
Coordinates43.79311, -122.99634
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic492 (2020)
Projected traffic562 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Layng Road over Row River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Layng Road over Row River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Layng Road over Row River carry?

About 492 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Layng Road over Row River?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Layng Road over Row River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.