Purcell Blvd. over Pilot Butte Canal
GoodDeschutes County, Oregon · 0025 Mnof Butler Mkt RD · Structure no. 17C29 D30 00025
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,365
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Purcell Blvd. over Pilot Butte Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Purcell Blvd. over Pilot Butte 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 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 4,365 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,968 by 2025. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Purcell Blvd. over Pilot Butte Canal built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Purcell Blvd. over Pilot Butte Canal 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Purcell Blvd. over Pilot Butte Canal carry?
About 4,365 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Purcell Blvd. over Pilot Butte Canal?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Purcell Blvd. over Pilot Butte Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.