US Bridges

Lacomb Road over One Horse Slough

Fair

Linn County, Oregon · 015 MI East of Brewster · Structure no. 11987 020L00150

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,399
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lacomb Road over One Horse Slough is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Lacomb Road over One Horse Slough in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 3,399 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,764 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLacomb Road
CrossesOne Horse Slough
Location015 MI East of Brewster
RouteCounty Highway A0490
StateOregon
Coordinates44.57714, -122.84208
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 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 rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,399 (2021)
Projected traffic4,764 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Lacomb Road over One Horse Slough built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lacomb Road over One Horse 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 Lacomb Road over One Horse Slough carry?

About 3,399 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lacomb Road over One Horse Slough?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Lacomb Road over One Horse Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.