US Bridges

Franklin Street over Albany-Santiam Canal

Good

Linn County, Oregon · 001 MI South CR 719 · Structure no. 37440 374400010

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
721
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin Street over Albany-Santiam Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Franklin Street over Albany-Santiam Canal in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 721 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,009 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFranklin Street
CrossesAlbany-Santiam Canal
Location001 MI South CR 719
RouteCounty Highway C3744
StateOregon
Coordinates44.5282, -122.90005
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic721 (2021)
Projected traffic1,009 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Franklin Street over Albany-Santiam Canal built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Franklin Street over Albany-Santiam Canal 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Franklin Street over Albany-Santiam Canal carry?

About 721 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Franklin Street over Albany-Santiam Canal?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin Street over Albany-Santiam Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.