Solar Drive over Small Boat Canal
GoodDeschutes County, Oregon · 0190 MI Sou Spring Ri RD · Structure no. 17C5400E3500190
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,539
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Solar Drive over Small Boat Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Solar Drive over Small Boat Canal in Deschutes County, Oregon. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 1,539 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,752 by 2025. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Solar Drive over Small Boat Canal built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Solar Drive over Small Boat 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 Solar Drive over Small Boat Canal carry?
About 1,539 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Solar Drive over Small Boat Canal?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Solar Drive over Small Boat Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.