US Bridges

Patterson RD over Mill Race Canal

Good

Lane County, Oregon · City of Eugene · Structure no. 40030 000 00009

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,287
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Patterson RD over Mill Race Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Patterson RD over Mill Race Canal in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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.

It carries about 13,287 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,996 by 2025. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 54 ft wide.

CarriesPatterson RD
CrossesMill Race Canal
LocationCity of Eugene
RouteCity Street U1090
StateOregon
Coordinates44.04845, -123.08361
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,287 (2020)
Projected traffic20,996 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Patterson RD over Mill Race Canal built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Patterson RD over Mill Race Canal 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 Patterson RD over Mill Race Canal carry?

About 13,287 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Patterson RD over Mill Race Canal?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Patterson RD over Mill Race Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.