Wheeler Street over Albany Santiam Canal
PoorLinn County, Oregon · E Lebanon City Limits. · Structure no. 12673 070200004
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 96 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 850
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wheeler Street over Albany Santiam Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying Wheeler Street over Albany Santiam Canal in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,236 by 2041. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wheeler Street over Albany Santiam Canal built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wheeler Street 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Wheeler Street over Albany Santiam Canal carry?
About 850 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Wheeler Street over Albany Santiam Canal?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Wheeler Street over Albany Santiam Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.