US Bridges

South 2nd Street over Mill Race Canal

FairPosted for load

Lane County, Oregon · 0005 M South of Main ST · Structure no. 00001 000 00005

Built
1914
111 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,899
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South 2nd Street over Mill Race Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying South 2nd Street over Mill Race Canal in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 111 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,899 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,649 by 2025. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSouth 2nd Street
CrossesMill Race Canal
Location0005 M South of Main ST
RouteCity Street U1035
StateOregon
Coordinates44.04497, -123.02333
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,899 (2020)
Projected traffic5,649 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 South 2nd Street over Mill Race Canal built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is South 2nd Street over Mill Race 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does South 2nd Street over Mill Race Canal carry?

About 4,899 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is South 2nd Street over Mill Race Canal?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns South 2nd Street over Mill Race Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.