US Bridges

Onyx Street over Mill Race Canal

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · Eugene - U of O Campus · Structure no. 20407 000 00005

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
208
2010 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Onyx Street over Mill Race Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Onyx Street over Mill Race Canal in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 208 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 297 by 2030. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesOnyx Street
CrossesMill Race Canal
LocationEugene - U of O Campus
StateOregon
Coordinates44.04752, -123.07147
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating72.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic208 (2010)
Projected traffic297 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State 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 Onyx Street over Mill Race Canal built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Onyx Street over Mill Race 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Onyx Street over Mill Race Canal carry?

About 208 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Onyx Street over Mill Race Canal?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Onyx Street over Mill Race Canal?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.