Hemlock Ave over Pilot Butte Main Canal
FairDeschutes County, Oregon · 00.01 MI E of Canal Road · Structure no. 17C19 C37 00001
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 33 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hemlock Ave over Pilot Butte Main Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hemlock Ave over Pilot Butte Main Canal in Deschutes County, Oregon. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 805 by 2025. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hemlock Ave over Pilot Butte Main Canal built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hemlock Ave over Pilot Butte Main 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 Hemlock Ave over Pilot Butte Main Canal carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Hemlock Ave over Pilot Butte Main Canal?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Hemlock Ave over Pilot Butte Main Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.