US Bridges

Coburg Road over Curtis Slough

Poor

Linn County, Oregon · 0394 MI S Harrisburg · Structure no. 12271 002A00394

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,854
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coburg Road over Curtis Slough is a concrete channel beam carrying Coburg Road over Curtis Slough in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 1,854 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,575 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCoburg Road
CrossesCurtis Slough
Location0394 MI S Harrisburg
RouteCounty Highway A0465
StateOregon
Coordinates44.21258, -123.1256
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,854 (2021)
Projected traffic2,575 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Coburg Road over Curtis Slough built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coburg Road over Curtis Slough in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Coburg Road over Curtis Slough carry?

About 1,854 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Coburg Road over Curtis Slough?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Coburg Road over Curtis Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.