US Bridges

US 20 (hwy 16) EB over Lebanon Ditch

Poor

Linn County, Oregon · 010 MI SE Lebanon N C Lmt · Structure no. 00578A016 01355

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,798
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 (hwy 16) EB over Lebanon Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20 (hwy 16) EB over Lebanon Ditch in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 104 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 18,798 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,600 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 20 (hwy 16) EB
CrossesLebanon Ditch
Location010 MI SE Lebanon N C Lmt
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateOregon
Coordinates44.53496, -122.90705
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,798 (2022)
Projected traffic21,600 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 20 (hwy 16) EB over Lebanon Ditch built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is US 20 (hwy 16) EB over Lebanon Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does US 20 (hwy 16) EB over Lebanon Ditch carry?

About 18,798 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 20 (hwy 16) EB over Lebanon Ditch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 (hwy 16) EB over Lebanon Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.