US Bridges

City View over Amazon Channel

FairPosted for load

Lane County, Oregon · Eugene City View ST · Structure no. 40001 000 00000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,054
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

City View over Amazon Channel is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying City View over Amazon Channel in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 10,054 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,237 by 2025. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCity View
CrossesAmazon Channel
LocationEugene City View ST
RouteCity Street U1065
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.04634, -123.12789
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,054 (2020)
Projected traffic15,237 by 2025
Trucks5%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was City View over Amazon Channel built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is City View over Amazon Channel 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 City View over Amazon Channel carry?

About 10,054 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is City View over Amazon Channel?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns City View over Amazon Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.