US Bridges

5th Ave over Santiam-Albany Canal

Fair

Linn County, Oregon · 0.3 MI W Ellsworth · Structure no. 19859 000 00000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,060
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

5th Ave over Santiam-Albany Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 5th Ave over Santiam-Albany Canal in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 2,060 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,120 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries5th Ave
CrossesSantiam-Albany Canal
Location0.3 MI W Ellsworth
RouteCity Street 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.63341, -123.11184
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,060 (2021)
Projected traffic4,120 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 5th Ave over Santiam-Albany Canal built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5th 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 5th Ave over Santiam-Albany Canal carry?

About 2,060 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 5th Ave over Santiam-Albany Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns 5th Ave over Santiam-Albany Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.