US Bridges

Linn West DR over Calapooia River

Good

Linn County, Oregon · 045MI E Shedd · Structure no. 22071 002600231

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
141 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,236
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Linn West DR over Calapooia River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Linn West DR over Calapooia River in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,236 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,751 by 2041. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesLinn West DR
CrossesCalapooia River
Location045MI E Shedd
RouteCounty Highway C0026
StateOregon
Coordinates44.42524, -123.06427
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,236 (2021)
Projected traffic1,751 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Linn West DR over Calapooia River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Linn West DR 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Linn West DR over Calapooia River carry?

About 1,236 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Linn West DR over Calapooia River?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Linn West DR over Calapooia River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.