Norris Lane over Irrigation Canal
PoorJefferson County, Oregon · 0.4 MI W of HWY 97 · Structure no. 31C48 726 00039
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 116 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 44
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Norris Lane over Irrigation Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Norris Lane over Irrigation Canal in Jefferson County, Oregon. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 75 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 44 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 49 by 2025. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Norris Lane over Irrigation Canal built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is Norris 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 Norris Lane over Irrigation Canal carry?
About 44 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Norris Lane over Irrigation Canal?
The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Norris Lane over Irrigation Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.