Feather Drive over North Unit Canal
FairJefferson County, Oregon · 0.4 MI N of S W King Lane · Structure no. 31C11 630
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 77 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 141
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Feather Drive over North Unit Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Feather Drive over North Unit Canal in Jefferson County, Oregon. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 50 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 141 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2025. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Feather Drive over North Unit Canal built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Feather Drive 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 Feather Drive over North Unit Canal carry?
About 141 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Feather Drive over North Unit Canal?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Feather Drive over North Unit Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.