US Bridges

HWY 69 over A2 Channel

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 0297 MI W of 11th Ave JCT · Structure no. 17473 069 00609

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42,287
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 69 over A2 Channel is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY 69 over A2 Channel in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 42,287 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,700 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 136 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesHWY 69
CrossesA2 Channel
Location0297 MI W of 11th Ave JCT
RouteState Highway 569
StateOregon
Coordinates44.0915, -123.17111
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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width136 ft (41.5 m)
Roadway width114 ft (34.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,287 (2022)
Projected traffic50,700 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 A2 Channel built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 69 over A2 Channel 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 A2 Channel carry?

About 42,287 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is HWY 69 over A2 Channel?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 136 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 69 over A2 Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.