US Bridges

17th & Pearl ST over Amazon Channel

FairPosted for load

Lane County, Oregon · Pearl & Amazon Channel · Structure no. 40015 000 00005

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,171
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

17th & Pearl ST over Amazon Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 17th & Pearl ST over Amazon Channel in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 14,171 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,570 by 2025. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries17th & Pearl ST
CrossesAmazon Channel
LocationPearl & Amazon Channel
RouteCity Street U1145
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.04112, -123.08969
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.8 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 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 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 17th & Pearl ST over Amazon Channel built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is 17th & Pearl ST 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 17th & Pearl ST over Amazon Channel carry?

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

How long is 17th & Pearl ST over Amazon Channel?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns 17th & Pearl ST over Amazon Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.