Birch Lane over Irrigation Canal
GoodPosted for loadJefferson County, Oregon · 0.5 MI W of HWY 26 · Structure no. 18971 680 00316
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 695
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Birch Lane over Irrigation Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Birch Lane over Irrigation Canal in Jefferson County, Oregon. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 695 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 760 by 2025. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Birch Lane over Irrigation Canal built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Birch Lane over Irrigation 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Birch Lane over Irrigation Canal carry?
About 695 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Birch Lane over Irrigation Canal?
The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Birch Lane over Irrigation Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.