US Bridges

Goodpasture Road over Mckenzie River

FairPosted for load

Lane County, Oregon · 230 MI E Springfield · Structure no. 39C118109400001

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
238 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
999
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goodpasture Road over Mckenzie River is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Goodpasture Road over Mckenzie River in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 5 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 other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 999 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,124 by 2025. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesGoodpasture Road
CrossesMckenzie River
Location230 MI E Springfield
RouteCounty Highway C1094
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.14821, -122.58751
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic999 (2020)
Projected traffic1,124 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Goodpasture Road over Mckenzie River built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goodpasture Road over Mckenzie River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Goodpasture Road over Mckenzie River carry?

About 999 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Goodpasture Road over Mckenzie River?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Goodpasture Road over Mckenzie River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.