US Bridges

Totem Pole RD over Onehorse Slough

Fair

Linn County, Oregon · 010MI S CR 20L · Structure no. 11983 067200103

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
185
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Totem Pole RD over Onehorse Slough is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Totem Pole RD over Onehorse Slough in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 185 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 258 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTotem Pole RD
CrossesOnehorse Slough
Location010MI S CR 20L
RouteCounty Highway C0672
StateOregon
Coordinates44.56552, -122.81463
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185 (2021)
Projected traffic258 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Totem Pole RD over Onehorse Slough built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Totem Pole RD over Onehorse 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Totem Pole RD over Onehorse Slough carry?

About 185 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Totem Pole RD over Onehorse Slough?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Totem Pole RD over Onehorse Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.