US Bridges

HWY 69 over UPRR & NW Expressway

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 00.5 N JCT HWY 01W · Structure no. 08864A069 00706

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
547 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55,046
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 69 over UPRR & NW Expressway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY 69 over UPRR & NW Expressway in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 62 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 55,046 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,400 by 2042. The structure is 547 ft (166.7 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY 69
CrossesUPRR & NW Expressway
Location00.5 N JCT HWY 01W
RouteState Highway 569
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.0979, -123.15661
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.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.3 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length547 ft (166.7 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.2 m)
Roadway width95 ft (28.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,046 (2022)
Projected traffic69,400 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 69 over UPRR & NW Expressway built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is HWY 69 over UPRR & NW Expressway 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 over UPRR & NW Expressway carry?

About 55,046 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is HWY 69 over UPRR & NW Expressway?

The structure is 547 ft (166.7 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 69 over UPRR & NW Expressway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.