US Bridges

Barger Drive over A2 Channel

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 7.14 MI West I-5 Jct. · Structure no. 17962 069 00562

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36,633
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barger Drive over A2 Channel is a steel culvert carrying Barger Drive 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 36,633 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,400 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesBarger Drive
CrossesA2 Channel
Location7.14 MI West I-5 Jct.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.08453, -123.17145
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,633 (2022)
Projected traffic45,400 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Barger Drive over A2 Channel built?

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

What condition is Barger Drive 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 Barger Drive over A2 Channel carry?

About 36,633 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Barger Drive over A2 Channel?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns Barger Drive over A2 Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.