US Bridges

Yaquina Bay RD over Parker Slough

Fair

Lincoln County, Oregon · 081 M West of Toledo · Structure no. 15503 51501 513

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
832
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yaquina Bay RD over Parker Slough is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Yaquina Bay RD over Parker Slough in Lincoln 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 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 832 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,114 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesYaquina Bay RD
CrossesParker Slough
Location081 M West of Toledo
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.58974, -124.01584
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic832 (2020)
Projected traffic1,114 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 Yaquina Bay RD over Parker Slough built?

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

What condition is Yaquina Bay RD over Parker Slough 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 2024.

How much traffic does Yaquina Bay RD over Parker Slough carry?

About 832 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Yaquina Bay RD over Parker Slough?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Yaquina Bay RD over Parker Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.