US Bridges

Duncan Island Road over Duncan Inlet

Good

Lane County, Oregon · 075 MI W HWY126-SIUSLAW R · Structure no. 39C524503700008

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
251 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Duncan Island Road over Duncan Inlet is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Duncan Island Road over Duncan Inlet in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2025. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesDuncan Island Road
CrossesDuncan Inlet
Location075 MI W HWY126-SIUSLAW R
RouteCounty Highway C5037
StateOregon
Coordinates44.01501, -123.98202
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2020)
Projected traffic75 by 2025
Trucks0%
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 Duncan Island Road over Duncan Inlet built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Duncan Island Road over Duncan Inlet in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Duncan Island Road over Duncan Inlet carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Duncan Island Road over Duncan Inlet?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Duncan Island Road over Duncan Inlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.