US Bridges

Canary Road South over Fiddle Creek

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 020 MI SE Siltcoos Lake · Structure no. 15149A533000605

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
529 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
76
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canary Road South over Fiddle Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Canary Road South over Fiddle Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 5 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 76 vehicles a day, projected to reach 86 by 2025. The structure is 529 ft (161.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCanary Road South
CrossesFiddle Creek
Location020 MI SE Siltcoos Lake
RouteCounty Highway C5330
StateOregon
Coordinates43.86509, -124.04661
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans19
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length529 ft (161.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76 (2020)
Projected traffic86 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Canary Road South over Fiddle Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Canary Road South over Fiddle Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Canary Road South over Fiddle Creek carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Canary Road South over Fiddle Creek?

The structure is 529 ft (161.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Canary Road South over Fiddle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.