US Bridges

Knight Road over Long Tom River

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 013 MI NE of Noti · Structure no. 39C433433000078

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
984
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Knight Road over Long Tom River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Knight Road over Long Tom River in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 984 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,134 by 2025. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKnight Road
CrossesLong Tom River
Location013 MI NE of Noti
RouteCounty Highway C4330
StateOregon
Coordinates44.06964, -123.43411
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic984 (2020)
Projected traffic1,134 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Knight Road over Long Tom River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Knight Road over Long Tom 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Knight Road over Long Tom River carry?

About 984 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Knight Road over Long Tom River?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Knight Road over Long Tom River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.