US Bridges

Brinson Blvd over Pilot Butte Canal

Good

Deschutes County, Oregon · 0.10MI NW Butler Mkt RD · Structure no. 18718 187180000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,501
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brinson Blvd over Pilot Butte Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Brinson Blvd over Pilot Butte Canal in Deschutes County, Oregon. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 4,501 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,746 by 2025. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBrinson Blvd
CrossesPilot Butte Canal
Location0.10MI NW Butler Mkt RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.08277, -121.28141
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,501 (2020)
Projected traffic4,746 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Brinson Blvd over Pilot Butte Canal built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brinson 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Brinson Blvd over Pilot Butte Canal carry?

About 4,501 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Brinson Blvd over Pilot Butte Canal?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Brinson Blvd over Pilot Butte Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.