US Bridges

Salmon Berry Lane over Salmon River

Fair

Lincoln County, Oregon · 065 MI NE of Lincoln City · Structure no. 41C06 7010001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
213
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salmon Berry Lane over Salmon River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Salmon Berry Lane over Salmon River in Lincoln County, Oregon. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 213 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 274 by 2040. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSalmon Berry Lane
CrossesSalmon River
Location065 MI NE of Lincoln City
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.02055, -123.86285
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic213 (2020)
Projected traffic274 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$548,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Salmon Berry Lane over Salmon River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salmon Berry Lane over Salmon 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 2024.

How much traffic does Salmon Berry Lane over Salmon River carry?

About 213 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Salmon Berry Lane over Salmon River?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Salmon Berry Lane over Salmon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.