US Bridges

Young Ave over Pilot Butte IRR Canal

Fair

Deschutes County, Oregon · 0050 E Bend Redmond HWY · Structure no. 17C07 B11 00140

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
941
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Young Ave over Pilot Butte IRR Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Young Ave over Pilot Butte IRR Canal in Deschutes County, Oregon. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 941 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,071 by 2025. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesYoung Ave
CrossesPilot Butte IRR Canal
Location0050 E Bend Redmond HWY
RouteCounty Highway 2106
CountyDeschutes County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.19615, -121.25402
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.9 US tons
Inventory rating76.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic941 (2020)
Projected traffic1,071 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Young Ave over Pilot Butte IRR Canal built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Young Ave over Pilot Butte IRR 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Young Ave over Pilot Butte IRR Canal carry?

About 941 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Young Ave over Pilot Butte IRR Canal?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Young Ave over Pilot Butte IRR Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.