US Bridges

Garfield St. over Amazon Creek

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 0027 Eugene Garfield ST · Structure no. 40002 000 00027

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,787
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garfield St. over Amazon Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Garfield St. over Amazon Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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.

It carries about 11,787 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,324 by 2025. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGarfield St.
CrossesAmazon Creek
Location0027 Eugene Garfield ST
RouteCity Street U1075
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.04376, -123.12353
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,787 (2020)
Projected traffic18,324 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 Garfield St. over Amazon Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garfield St. over Amazon Creek 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 Garfield St. over Amazon Creek carry?

About 11,787 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Garfield St. over Amazon Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Garfield St. over Amazon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.