US Bridges

Siuslaw RD over Siuslaw River

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 060 MI W of Lorane · Structure no. 39C454439003758

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
157 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
318
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Siuslaw RD over Siuslaw River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Siuslaw RD over Siuslaw River in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 318 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 373 by 2025. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesSiuslaw RD
CrossesSiuslaw River
Location060 MI W of Lorane
RouteCounty Highway C4390
StateOregon
Coordinates43.83524, -123.35032
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic318 (2020)
Projected traffic373 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Siuslaw RD over Siuslaw River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Siuslaw RD over Siuslaw 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Siuslaw RD over Siuslaw River carry?

About 318 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Siuslaw RD over Siuslaw River?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Siuslaw RD over Siuslaw River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.