US Bridges

Sand Ave over Debrick Slough

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · City of Eugene · Structure no. 39B065000000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
738
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sand Ave over Debrick Slough is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Sand Ave over Debrick Slough in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5 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 738 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 843 by 2025. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSand Ave
CrossesDebrick Slough
LocationCity of Eugene
RouteCity Street C0000
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.06657, -123.09524
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating73 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic738 (2020)
Projected traffic843 by 2025
Trucks2%
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 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 Sand Ave over Debrick Slough built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sand Ave over Debrick Slough 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 Sand Ave over Debrick Slough carry?

About 738 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sand Ave over Debrick Slough?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Sand Ave over Debrick Slough?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.