Jericho Lane over North Unit Canal
FairJefferson County, Oregon · 0.3 MI W of HWY 97 · Structure no. 16C91 124 00534
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 561
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jericho Lane over North Unit Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jericho Lane over North Unit Canal in Jefferson 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 561 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 646 by 2025. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Jericho Lane over North Unit Canal built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Jericho Lane over North Unit Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Jericho Lane over North Unit Canal carry?
About 561 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Jericho Lane over North Unit Canal?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Jericho Lane over North Unit Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.