US Bridges

HWY 69 over River Road

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 01.9 N JCT HWY 01W · Structure no. 09744 069 00846

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
225 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65,196
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 69 over River Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY 69 over River Road in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 65,196 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,700 by 2042. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHWY 69
CrossesRiver Road
Location01.9 N JCT HWY 01W
RouteState Highway 569
StateOregon
Coordinates44.09706, -123.12858
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 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,196 (2022)
Projected traffic71,700 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 River Road built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

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

About 65,196 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is HWY 69 over River Road?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 69 over River Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.