US Bridges

Amazon Parkway over Amazon Creek

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 30th & Amazon -Eugene · Structure no. 40020 000 00250

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,284
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Amazon Parkway over Amazon Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Amazon Parkway over Amazon Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 60 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 16,284 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,334 by 2025. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAmazon Parkway
CrossesAmazon Creek
Location30th & Amazon -Eugene
RouteCity Street U1145
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.02429, -123.08221
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,284 (2020)
Projected traffic26,334 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$369,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Amazon Parkway over Amazon Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Amazon Parkway 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 Amazon Parkway over Amazon Creek carry?

About 16,284 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Amazon Parkway over Amazon Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Amazon Parkway over Amazon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.