US Bridges

Carmen Reservoir over Mckenzie River

Good

Linn County, Oregon · 5.0 MI S JCT HWY.20 & 126 · Structure no. 21354 000 00000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29
2020 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Carmen Reservoir over Mckenzie River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Carmen Reservoir over Mckenzie River in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 29 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2025. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCarmen Reservoir
CrossesMckenzie River
Location5.0 MI S JCT HWY.20 & 126
StateOregon
Coordinates44.34073, -122.00295
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating65.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2020)
Projected traffic33 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 Carmen Reservoir over Mckenzie River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carmen Reservoir over Mckenzie 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Carmen Reservoir over Mckenzie River carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Carmen Reservoir over Mckenzie River?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Carmen Reservoir over Mckenzie River?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.