US Bridges

Ford Lane over Irrigation Canal

Good

Jefferson County, Oregon · 0.5 MI E of HWY 97 · Structure no. 31C90 887

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
152
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ford Lane over Irrigation Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Ford Lane over Irrigation Canal in Jefferson County, Oregon. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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.

It carries about 152 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 173 by 2025. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFord Lane
CrossesIrrigation Canal
Location0.5 MI E of HWY 97
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.55283, -121.15742
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic152 (2020)
Projected traffic173 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Ford Lane over Irrigation Canal built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ford 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 Ford Lane over Irrigation Canal carry?

About 152 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ford Lane over Irrigation Canal?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ford Lane over Irrigation Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.