US Bridges

Ferry ST over Or 99W

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 01.8 N JCT HWY 015 · Structure no. 07214A01W 12398

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
586 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,141
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ferry ST over Or 99W is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ferry ST over Or 99W in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 65 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 12,141 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,400 by 2042. The structure is 586 ft (178.6 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFerry ST
CrossesOr 99W
Location01.8 N JCT HWY 015
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.05314, -123.08667
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length586 ft (178.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,141 (2022)
Projected traffic20,400 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ferry ST over Or 99W built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Ferry ST over Or 99W 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 Ferry ST over Or 99W carry?

About 12,141 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ferry ST over Or 99W?

The structure is 586 ft (178.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ferry ST over Or 99W?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.