US Bridges

6th Ave over Santiam-Albany Canal

Fair

Linn County, Oregon · 6th Ave and Vine ST · Structure no. 18470 000 00000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,236
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

6th Ave over Santiam-Albany Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 6th Ave over Santiam-Albany Canal in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 1,236 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,751 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 66 ft wide.

Location

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Carries6th Ave
CrossesSantiam-Albany Canal
Location6th Ave and Vine ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLinn County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.63264, -123.11167
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,236 (2021)
Projected traffic1,751 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 6th Ave over Santiam-Albany Canal built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6th Ave over Santiam-Albany 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 6th Ave over Santiam-Albany Canal carry?

About 1,236 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 6th Ave over Santiam-Albany Canal?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns 6th Ave over Santiam-Albany Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.