US Bridges

HWY 69 EB on Ramp over A2 Channel

Good

Lane County, Oregon · 7.13 MI West I-5 Jct. · Structure no. 17960 069 00563

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,920
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 69 EB on Ramp over A2 Channel is a steel culvert carrying HWY 69 EB on Ramp 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,920 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,600 by 2030. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY 69 EB on Ramp
CrossesA2 Channel
Location7.13 MI West I-5 Jct.
RouteState Highway 569
StateOregon
Coordinates44.0858, -123.171
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.9 US tons
Inventory rating76.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,920 (2022)
Projected traffic8,600 by 2030
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 EB on Ramp over A2 Channel built?

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

What condition is HWY 69 EB on Ramp over A2 Channel in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does HWY 69 EB on Ramp over A2 Channel carry?

About 6,920 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is HWY 69 EB on Ramp over A2 Channel?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m).

Who owns HWY 69 EB on Ramp over A2 Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.