US Bridges

Empire Ave over Nuid Canal

Good

Deschutes County, Oregon · 6 Mi. N.E. of Bend · Structure no. 24288 333500000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,742
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Empire Ave over Nuid Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Empire Ave over Nuid Canal in Deschutes County, Oregon. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,742 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,983 by 2025. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 58 ft wide.

CarriesEmpire Ave
CrossesNuid Canal
Location6 Mi. N.E. of Bend
RouteCounty Highway 3335
StateOregon
Coordinates44.08779, -121.26764
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating68.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,742 (2020)
Projected traffic1,983 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Empire Ave over Nuid Canal built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Empire Ave over Nuid 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Empire Ave over Nuid Canal carry?

About 1,742 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Empire Ave over Nuid Canal?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Empire Ave over Nuid Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.