US Bridges

Three Lakes RD over Albany Santiam Canal

Poor

Linn County, Oregon · 015 MI South HWY 20 · Structure no. 12591A033700147

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,906
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Three Lakes RD over Albany Santiam Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Three Lakes RD over Albany Santiam Canal in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 1,906 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,575 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesThree Lakes RD
CrossesAlbany Santiam Canal
Location015 MI South HWY 20
RouteCounty Highway C0337
StateOregon
Coordinates44.60587, -123.0586
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,906 (2021)
Projected traffic2,575 by 2041
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$200,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Three Lakes RD over Albany Santiam Canal built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Three Lakes RD over Albany Santiam Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Three Lakes RD over Albany Santiam Canal carry?

About 1,906 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Three Lakes RD over Albany Santiam Canal?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Three Lakes RD over Albany Santiam Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.