Bell Plain Drive over Shedd Slough
FairLinn County, Oregon · 030 MI NW Shedd · Structure no. 12247A001200043
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 124
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bell Plain Drive over Shedd Slough is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Bell Plain Drive over Shedd Slough in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 124 vehicles a day, projected to reach 180 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bell Plain Drive over Shedd Slough built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bell Plain Drive over Shedd Slough 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 Bell Plain Drive over Shedd Slough carry?
About 124 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Bell Plain Drive over Shedd Slough?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Bell Plain Drive over Shedd Slough?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.