Blue River Drive over Blue River
FairPosted for loadLane County, Oregon · In Blue River · Structure no. 39C183110500130
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 222 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,427
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blue River Drive over Blue River is a concrete continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Blue River Drive over Blue River in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 load restriction.
It carries about 1,427 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,672 by 2025. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blue River Drive over Blue River built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blue River Drive over Blue 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Blue River Drive over Blue River carry?
About 1,427 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Blue River Drive over Blue River?
The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Blue River Drive over Blue River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.