US Bridges

Roberts Road over Waldron Slough

Fair

Linn County, Oregon · 007 MI S CR 13 · Structure no. 12557 042000071

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
113
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roberts Road over Waldron Slough is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Roberts Road over Waldron Slough in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 113 vehicles a day, projected to reach 154 by 2041. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRoberts Road
CrossesWaldron Slough
Location007 MI S CR 13
RouteCounty Highway C0402
StateOregon
Coordinates44.45123, -123.08133
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113 (2021)
Projected traffic154 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Roberts Road over Waldron Slough built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Roberts Road over Waldron 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Roberts Road over Waldron Slough carry?

About 113 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Roberts Road over Waldron Slough?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Roberts Road over Waldron Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.