US Bridges

Ferry ST over UPRR VIADUCT/4-6-7 Aves

FairPosted for load

Lane County, Oregon · Ferry Street Bridge Appr. · Structure no. 40056 000 00043

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
1,300 ft
26 main spans
Daily traffic
74,362
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ferry ST over UPRR VIADUCT/4-6-7 Aves is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Ferry ST over UPRR VIADUCT/4-6-7 Aves in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 5 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 74,362 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 129,787 by 2025. The structure is 1,300 ft (396.2 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFerry ST
CrossesUPRR VIADUCT/4-6-7 Aves
LocationFerry Street Bridge Appr.
RouteCity Street U1305
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.05445, -123.08617
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16.1 US tons
Inventory rating12.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans26
Design loadHS 15
Structure length1,300 ft (396.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74,362 (2020)
Projected traffic129,787 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$17.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ferry ST over UPRR VIADUCT/4-6-7 Aves built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Ferry ST over UPRR VIADUCT/4-6-7 Aves 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 Ferry ST over UPRR VIADUCT/4-6-7 Aves carry?

About 74,362 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ferry ST over UPRR VIADUCT/4-6-7 Aves?

The structure is 1,300 ft (396.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Ferry ST over UPRR VIADUCT/4-6-7 Aves?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.