US Bridges

West E Street over Santiam-Albany Canal

Fair

Linn County, Oregon · 200 W. E. Street · Structure no. 43B002000000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,532
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West E Street over Santiam-Albany Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying West E Street over Santiam-Albany Canal in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 4,532 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,365 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWest E Street
CrossesSantiam-Albany Canal
Location200 W. E. Street
RouteCity Street 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.532, -122.91009
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,532 (2021)
Projected traffic6,365 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 West E Street over Santiam-Albany Canal built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is West E Street 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 July 2023.

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

About 4,532 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West E Street over Santiam-Albany Canal?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns West E Street over Santiam-Albany Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.