US Bridges

NE 5th ST over Pilot Butte Canal

Good

Deschutes County, Oregon · 0.10 MI South NE Kingway · Structure no. 20465 151 00010

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,910
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 5th ST over Pilot Butte Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NE 5th ST over Pilot Butte Canal in Deschutes County, Oregon. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,910 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,085 by 2025. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNE 5th ST
CrossesPilot Butte Canal
Location0.10 MI South NE Kingway
RouteCity Street 1510
StateOregon
Coordinates44.30071, -121.16386
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,910 (2020)
Projected traffic2,085 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 NE 5th ST over Pilot Butte Canal built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 5th ST 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 NE 5th ST over Pilot Butte Canal carry?

About 1,910 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is NE 5th ST over Pilot Butte Canal?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns NE 5th ST over Pilot Butte Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.