US Bridges

Road over N Santiam R

Fair

Linn County, Oregon · .2 MI SW JCT HWY 22-FS 10 · Structure no. 061804000001668

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road over N Santiam R is a concrete continuous frame carrying Road over N Santiam R in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 1999. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesRoad
CrossesN Santiam R
Location.2 MI SW JCT HWY 22-FS 10
RouteFederal Lands Road 10000
StateOregon
Coordinates44.708, -122.11006
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.
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 inspectionOctober 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (—)
Projected traffic50 by 1999
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$15,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road over N Santiam R built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road over N Santiam R 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Road over N Santiam R carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (latest count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Road over N Santiam R?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Road over N Santiam R?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.