US Bridges

Maxwell Road over NW Expressway-Uprr Yard

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 006 MI SE Hwy. · Structure no. 009147133000131

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
582 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,728
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maxwell Road over NW Expressway-Uprr Yard is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Maxwell Road over NW Expressway-Uprr Yard in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,728 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,478 by 2025. The structure is 582 ft (177.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMaxwell Road
CrossesNW Expressway-Uprr Yard
Location006 MI SE Hwy.
RouteCounty Highway U1340
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.09018, -123.15263
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+10 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length582 ft (177.4 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,728 (2020)
Projected traffic9,478 by 2025
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Maxwell Road over NW Expressway-Uprr Yard built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maxwell Road over NW Expressway-Uprr Yard 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Maxwell Road over NW Expressway-Uprr Yard carry?

About 8,728 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Maxwell Road over NW Expressway-Uprr Yard?

The structure is 582 ft (177.4 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Maxwell Road over NW Expressway-Uprr Yard?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.