US Bridges

Nineteenth Avenue over Amazon Channel

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · Eugene E 19th Avenue · Structure no. 40013 000

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,327
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nineteenth Avenue over Amazon Channel is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Nineteenth Avenue 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 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 13,327 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,067 by 2025. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNineteenth Avenue
CrossesAmazon Channel
LocationEugene E 19th Avenue
RouteCity Street C0000
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.03894, -123.08894
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,327 (2020)
Projected traffic21,067 by 2025
Trucks3%
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 Nineteenth Avenue over Amazon Channel built?

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

What condition is Nineteenth Avenue 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 Nineteenth Avenue over Amazon Channel carry?

About 13,327 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nineteenth Avenue over Amazon Channel?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Nineteenth Avenue over Amazon Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.