US Bridges

Mountain View Road over Eweb Power Canal

Poor

Lane County, Oregon · 5.0 Mi. East of Leaburg · Structure no. 18746 00000 003

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
52
2020 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Mountain View Road over Eweb Power Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying Mountain View Road over Eweb Power Canal in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 52 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2025. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46.6 mi (75 km).

Location

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CarriesMountain View Road
CrossesEweb Power Canal
Location5.0 Mi. East of Leaburg
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.12944, -122.61515
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width13 ft (3.9 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2020)
Projected traffic60 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed46.6 mi (75 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$513,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mountain View Road over Eweb Power Canal built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mountain View Road over Eweb Power Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Mountain View Road over Eweb Power Canal carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Mountain View Road over Eweb Power Canal?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Mountain View Road over Eweb Power Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.