US Bridges

Aldersprings Road over Canal Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Oregon · 1 MI E of HWY 34 JCT · Structure no. 20089 000 00000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
56
2020 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Aldersprings Road over Canal Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Aldersprings Road over Canal Creek in Lincoln County, Oregon. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 56 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 82 by 2040. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesAldersprings Road
CrossesCanal Creek
Location1 MI E of HWY 34 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.39506, -123.92773
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length74 ft (22.7 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2020)
Projected traffic82 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 Aldersprings Road over Canal Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Aldersprings Road over Canal 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Aldersprings Road over Canal Creek carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Aldersprings Road over Canal Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Aldersprings Road over Canal Creek?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.