US Bridges

Garden Way over Q Street Canal

FairPosted for load

Lane County, Oregon · SW of HWY 1 / HWY 227 Con · Structure no. 18973 000 00000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,995
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garden Way over Q Street Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Garden Way over Q Street Canal in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,995 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,421 by 2025. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGarden Way
CrossesQ Street Canal
LocationSW of HWY 1 / HWY 227 Con
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.05978, -123.05198
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,995 (2020)
Projected traffic3,421 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$164,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Garden Way over Q Street Canal built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garden Way over Q Street Canal 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Garden Way over Q Street Canal carry?

About 2,995 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Garden Way over Q Street Canal?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Garden Way over Q Street Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.