US Bridges

Linn West DR over Walton Slough

Good

Linn County, Oregon · 040MI SE Shedd · Structure no. 12548 002600113

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,030
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Linn West DR over Walton Slough is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Linn West DR over Walton 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,030 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,442 by 2041. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesLinn West DR
CrossesWalton Slough
Location040MI SE Shedd
RouteCounty Highway C0026
StateOregon
Coordinates44.42518, -123.08775
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,030 (2021)
Projected traffic1,442 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Linn West DR over Walton Slough built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Linn West DR over Walton Slough in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Linn West DR over Walton Slough carry?

About 1,030 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Linn West DR over Walton Slough?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Linn West DR over Walton Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.