Opal Lane over Irrigation Canal
PoorPosted for loadJefferson County, Oregon · 0.9 MI E of Culver HWY · Structure no. 31C42 000
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 74 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Opal Lane over Irrigation Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Opal Lane over Irrigation Canal in Jefferson County, Oregon. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 73 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 14 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16 by 2025. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 16 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Opal Lane over Irrigation Canal built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is Opal Lane over Irrigation Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Opal Lane over Irrigation Canal carry?
About 14 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Opal Lane over Irrigation Canal?
The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Opal Lane over Irrigation Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.