US Bridges

Wirth Road over Calapooia River

Good

Linn County, Oregon · 017 MI E CR418 · Structure no. 20331 041600043

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
233 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wirth Road over Calapooia River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wirth Road over Calapooia River in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2041. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesWirth Road
CrossesCalapooia River
Location017 MI E CR418
RouteCounty Highway C0416
StateOregon
Coordinates44.4865, -123.0806
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2021)
Projected traffic190 by 2041
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wirth Road over Calapooia River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wirth Road over Calapooia River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Wirth Road over Calapooia River carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wirth Road over Calapooia River?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Wirth Road over Calapooia River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.