US Bridges

Upper N Fork Road over North Fork Siuslaw River

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 125 MI NE Florence · Structure no. 39C538508400056

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
229
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upper N Fork Road over North Fork Siuslaw River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Upper N Fork Road over North Fork Siuslaw River in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 229 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 264 by 2025. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

CarriesUpper N Fork Road
CrossesNorth Fork Siuslaw River
Location125 MI NE Florence
RouteCounty Highway C5084
StateOregon
Coordinates44.07836, -123.96021
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic229 (2020)
Projected traffic264 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 Upper N Fork Road over North Fork Siuslaw River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Upper N Fork Road over North Fork 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Upper N Fork Road over North Fork Siuslaw River carry?

About 229 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Upper N Fork Road over North Fork Siuslaw River?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Upper N Fork Road over North Fork Siuslaw River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.