US Bridges

Lingo Lane over Scs Canal

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 025 MI No Junction City · Structure no. 39C337348000143

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,366
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lingo Lane over Scs Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Lingo Lane over Scs Canal in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 1,366 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,576 by 2025. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLingo Lane
CrossesScs Canal
Location025 MI No Junction City
RouteCounty Highway C3480
StateOregon
Coordinates44.25812, -123.21791
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,366 (2020)
Projected traffic1,576 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Lingo Lane over Scs Canal built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lingo Lane over Scs 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lingo Lane over Scs Canal carry?

About 1,366 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lingo Lane over Scs Canal?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lingo Lane over Scs Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.