US Bridges

Fifteenth Avenue over Amazon Channel

GoodPosted for load

Lane County, Oregon · Eugene 15th-AMAZON CR · Structure no. 40009 000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,547
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fifteenth Avenue over Amazon Channel is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Fifteenth Avenue 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,547 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,910 by 2025. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFifteenth Avenue
CrossesAmazon Channel
LocationEugene 15th-AMAZON CR
RouteCity Street C0000
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.04331, -123.09512
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,547 (2020)
Projected traffic2,910 by 2025
Trucks10%
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 Fifteenth Avenue over Amazon Channel built?

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

What condition is Fifteenth Avenue over Amazon Channel in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Fifteenth Avenue over Amazon Channel carry?

About 2,547 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fifteenth Avenue over Amazon Channel?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Fifteenth Avenue over Amazon Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.