US Bridges

US 20 (hwy 007) over Central Oregon Canal

Fair

Deschutes County, Oregon · 7 MI East of Bend · Structure no. 01421A007 00839

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,268
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 (hwy 007) over Central Oregon Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US 20 (hwy 007) over Central Oregon Canal in Deschutes County, Oregon. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 3,268 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesUS 20 (hwy 007)
CrossesCentral Oregon Canal
Location7 MI East of Bend
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateOregon
Coordinates44.03741, -121.15306
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,268 (2022)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2042
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 20 (hwy 007) over Central Oregon Canal built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 20 (hwy 007) over Central Oregon Canal 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 20 (hwy 007) over Central Oregon Canal carry?

About 3,268 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US 20 (hwy 007) over Central Oregon Canal?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 (hwy 007) over Central Oregon Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.