US Bridges

Or 99 (hwy 226) over Camas Swale

FairPosted for load

Lane County, Oregon · 02.6 MI N HWY 222 JCT · Structure no. 01471 226 00314

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,181
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 99 (hwy 226) over Camas Swale is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Or 99 (hwy 226) over Camas Swale in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,181 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 99 (hwy 226)
CrossesCamas Swale
Location02.6 MI N HWY 222 JCT
RouteState Highway 99
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.95513, -123.0121
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,181 (2022)
Projected traffic4,600 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$615,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 99 (hwy 226) over Camas Swale built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 99 (hwy 226) over Camas Swale 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Or 99 (hwy 226) over Camas Swale carry?

About 4,181 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Or 99 (hwy 226) over Camas Swale?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Or 99 (hwy 226) over Camas Swale?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.