US Bridges

Bundy RD over Steamboat Channel

FairPosted for load

Benton County, Oregon · 0098 MI S of Eureka RD · Structure no. 14160 000 00100

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
208
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bundy RD over Steamboat Channel is a steel truss - thru carrying Bundy RD over Steamboat Channel in Benton County, Oregon. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 208 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 297 by 2041. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBundy RD
CrossesSteamboat Channel
Location0098 MI S of Eureka RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBenton County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.38022, -123.24914
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15.3 US tons
Inventory rating11.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic208 (2021)
Projected traffic297 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$528,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bundy RD over Steamboat Channel built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bundy RD over Steamboat Channel 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Bundy RD over Steamboat Channel carry?

About 208 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bundy RD over Steamboat Channel?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Bundy RD over Steamboat Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.