US Bridges

L Street over Burl North RR

Good

Columbia County, Oregon · 0.01 East of HWY 30 · Structure no. 20090 000 00030

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
749
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

L Street over Burl North RR is a prestressed concrete slab carrying L Street over Burl North RR in Columbia County, Oregon. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 749 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 849 by 2025. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesL Street
CrossesBurl North RR
Location0.01 East of HWY 30
RouteCity Street C0000
StateOregon
Coordinates45.88615, -122.81049
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic749 (2020)
Projected traffic849 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was L Street over Burl North RR built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is L Street over Burl North RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does L Street over Burl North RR carry?

About 749 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is L Street over Burl North RR?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns L Street over Burl North RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.