US Bridges

Nicewood Drive over Overflow Canal

FairPosted for load

Linn County, Oregon · 040 Miles West of Halsey · Structure no. 12328 000300438

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
165
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nicewood Drive over Overflow Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Nicewood Drive over Overflow Canal in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 165 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 206 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNicewood Drive
CrossesOverflow Canal
Location040 Miles West of Halsey
RouteCounty Highway C0003
StateOregon
Coordinates44.38766, -123.1889
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2021)
Projected traffic206 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Nicewood Drive over Overflow Canal built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nicewood Drive over Overflow 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nicewood Drive over Overflow Canal carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Nicewood Drive over Overflow Canal?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nicewood Drive over Overflow Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.