US Bridges

Norkenzie Road over HWY 69

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 02.1 W JCT HWY 001 · Structure no. 09324 069 01064

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
206 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
59,325
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Norkenzie Road over HWY 69 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Norkenzie Road over HWY 69 in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 59,325 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,600 by 2042. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNorkenzie Road
CrossesHWY 69
Location02.1 W JCT HWY 001
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.08902, -123.08819
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,325 (2022)
Projected traffic70,600 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Norkenzie Road over HWY 69 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Norkenzie Road over HWY 69 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 Norkenzie Road over HWY 69 carry?

About 59,325 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Norkenzie Road over HWY 69?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Norkenzie Road over HWY 69?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.