US Bridges

HWY 69 over Amazon Creek

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 00.1 N W 11 TH Ave JCT · Structure no. 16376 069 00321

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,297
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 69 over Amazon Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY 69 over Amazon Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 17,297 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,600 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY 69
CrossesAmazon Creek
Location00.1 N W 11 TH Ave JCT
RouteState Highway 569
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.04978, -123.17296
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,297 (2022)
Projected traffic24,600 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 over Amazon Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 69 over Amazon 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does HWY 69 over Amazon Creek carry?

About 17,297 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is HWY 69 over Amazon Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 69 over Amazon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.