US Bridges

US 20 (hwy 16) over Mt. States Power Canal

FairPosted for load

Linn County, Oregon · 009 MI NW Lebanon S C Lmt · Structure no. 04231A016 01406

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,041
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 (hwy 16) over Mt. States Power Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US 20 (hwy 16) over Mt. States Power Canal in Linn 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 21,041 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,400 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 20 (hwy 16)
CrossesMt. States Power Canal
Location009 MI NW Lebanon S C Lmt
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateOregon
Coordinates44.52775, -122.90709
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,041 (2022)
Projected traffic25,400 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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) over Mt. States Power Canal built?

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

What condition is US 20 (hwy 16) over Mt. States Power Canal 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 20 (hwy 16) over Mt. States Power Canal carry?

About 21,041 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 20 (hwy 16) over Mt. States Power Canal?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 (hwy 16) over Mt. States Power Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.