US Bridges

Tallman Road over Albany-Santiam Canal

Fair

Linn County, Oregon · 001 MI S CR 9 · Structure no. 12682 066000089

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
433
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tallman Road over Albany-Santiam Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Tallman Road over Albany-Santiam Canal in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 433 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 639 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTallman Road
CrossesAlbany-Santiam Canal
Location001 MI S CR 9
RouteCounty Highway C0660
StateOregon
Coordinates44.57606, -122.96724
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 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 width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic433 (2021)
Projected traffic639 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Tallman Road over Albany-Santiam Canal built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tallman Road over Albany-Santiam 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Tallman Road over Albany-Santiam Canal carry?

About 433 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Tallman Road 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 25 ft wide.

Who owns Tallman Road over Albany-Santiam Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.