US Bridges

SW Irving Lane over Irrigation Canal

Fair

Jefferson County, Oregon · 0.1 MI E of Bear Drive · Structure no. 31C41 000

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
122
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW Irving Lane over Irrigation Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW Irving Lane over Irrigation Canal in Jefferson County, Oregon. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 70 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 6 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 122 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 139 by 2025. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSW Irving Lane
CrossesIrrigation Canal
Location0.1 MI E of Bear Drive
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.51664, -121.14807
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating23.3 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122 (2020)
Projected traffic139 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 SW Irving Lane over Irrigation Canal built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is SW Irving Lane over Irrigation 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 SW Irving Lane over Irrigation Canal carry?

About 122 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SW Irving Lane over Irrigation Canal?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SW Irving Lane over Irrigation Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.