US Bridges

HWY 69 (eb) over Willamette R & River Ave

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 3.3 N JCT HWY 01W · Structure no. 08638A069 00959

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
620 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
38,885
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 69 (eb) over Willamette R & River Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY 69 (eb) over Willamette R & River Ave in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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.

It carries about 38,885 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,100 by 2042. The structure is 620 ft (189 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY 69 (eb)
CrossesWillamette R & River Ave
Location3.3 N JCT HWY 01W
RouteState Highway 569
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.09536, -123.10699
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length620 ft (189 m)
Longest span190 ft (57.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,885 (2022)
Projected traffic41,100 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$3.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 69 (eb) over Willamette R & River Ave built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 69 (eb) over Willamette R & River Ave 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does HWY 69 (eb) over Willamette R & River Ave carry?

About 38,885 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is HWY 69 (eb) over Willamette R & River Ave?

The structure is 620 ft (189 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (57.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 69 (eb) over Willamette R & River Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.