US Bridges

Siuslaw RD over Big Canyon Creek

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 030 MI SW of Walton · Structure no. 39C447439000344

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
167
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Siuslaw RD over Big Canyon Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Siuslaw RD over Big Canyon Creek 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 167 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 197 by 2025. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesSiuslaw RD
CrossesBig Canyon Creek
Location030 MI SW of Walton
RouteCounty Highway C4390
StateOregon
Coordinates43.98263, -123.64192
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic167 (2020)
Projected traffic197 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 Siuslaw RD over Big Canyon Creek built?

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

What condition is Siuslaw RD over Big Canyon 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Siuslaw RD over Big Canyon Creek carry?

About 167 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Siuslaw RD over Big Canyon Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Siuslaw RD over Big Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.