US Bridges

Willamette Street over Amazon Channel

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · Eugene Will.& 16th Ave. · Structure no. 40011 000 00076

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,171
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willamette Street over Amazon Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Willamette Street over Amazon Channel in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 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 14,171 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,570 by 2025. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 150 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWillamette Street
CrossesAmazon Channel
LocationEugene Will.& 16th Ave.
RouteCity Street U1135
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.04219, -123.09283
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width150 ft (45.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,171 (2020)
Projected traffic22,570 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Willamette Street over Amazon Channel built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willamette Street 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 Willamette Street over Amazon Channel carry?

About 14,171 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Willamette Street over Amazon Channel?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.

Who owns Willamette Street over Amazon Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.