US Bridges

Jefferson-Scio DR over N Fork Santiam River

Fair

Linn County, Oregon · 068 Miles West of Scio · Structure no. 04668 000400668

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
486 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,369
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson-Scio DR over N Fork Santiam River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Jefferson-Scio DR over N Fork Santiam River in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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.

It carries about 2,369 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,090 by 2041. The structure is 486 ft (148.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesJefferson-Scio DR
CrossesN Fork Santiam River
Location068 Miles West of Scio
RouteCounty Highway A0498
StateOregon
Coordinates44.70798, -122.97218
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating62.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length486 ft (148.1 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,369 (2021)
Projected traffic3,090 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Jefferson-Scio DR over N Fork Santiam River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson-Scio DR over N Fork Santiam River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Jefferson-Scio DR over N Fork Santiam River carry?

About 2,369 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Jefferson-Scio DR over N Fork Santiam River?

The structure is 486 ft (148.1 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Jefferson-Scio DR over N Fork Santiam River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.