US Bridges

HWY 69 over Royal Avenue

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · .37 M North of HWY 62 · Structure no. 17945 069 00461

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,593
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 69 over Royal Avenue is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY 69 over Royal Avenue in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 25,593 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,300 by 2042. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY 69
CrossesRoyal Avenue
Location.37 M North of HWY 62
RouteState Highway 126
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.07002, -123.1736
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.2 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,593 (2022)
Projected traffic36,300 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 69 over Royal Avenue built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 69 over Royal Avenue 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 Royal Avenue carry?

About 25,593 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is HWY 69 over Royal Avenue?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 69 over Royal Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.