US Bridges

HWY 69 (eb) over Willamette R Oflow EB

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 02.8 W JCT HWY 001 · Structure no. 08704A069 00992

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
138 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
29,662
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 69 (eb) over Willamette R Oflow EB is a concrete continuous slab carrying HWY 69 (eb) over Willamette R Oflow EB in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 29,662 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,300 by 2042. The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHWY 69 (eb)
CrossesWillamette R Oflow EB
Location02.8 W JCT HWY 001
RouteState Highway 569
StateOregon
Coordinates44.09252, -123.10167
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,662 (2022)
Projected traffic35,300 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 69 (eb) over Willamette R Oflow EB built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 69 (eb) over Willamette R Oflow EB 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does HWY 69 (eb) over Willamette R Oflow EB carry?

About 29,662 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY 69 (eb) over Willamette R Oflow EB?

The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 69 (eb) over Willamette R Oflow EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.