US Bridges

Petzold Road over Coyote Creek

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 089 MI SW Eugene · Structure no. 39C426426400013

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
546
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Petzold Road over Coyote Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Petzold Road over Coyote Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 546 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 631 by 2025. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPetzold Road
CrossesCoyote Creek
Location089 MI SW Eugene
RouteCounty Highway C4264
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.00453, -123.27017
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic546 (2020)
Projected traffic631 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Petzold Road over Coyote Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Petzold Road over Coyote Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Petzold Road over Coyote Creek carry?

About 546 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Petzold Road over Coyote Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Petzold Road over Coyote Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.