US Bridges

Grove Street over Santiam-Albany Canal

Fair

Linn County, Oregon · 920 S. Grove Street · Structure no. 43B004000000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
618
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grove Street over Santiam-Albany Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grove Street over Santiam-Albany Canal in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 618 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 824 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesGrove Street
CrossesSantiam-Albany Canal
Location920 S. Grove Street
RouteCity Street 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.53727, -122.90407
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic618 (2021)
Projected traffic824 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Grove Street over Santiam-Albany Canal built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grove 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 Grove Street over Santiam-Albany Canal carry?

About 618 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Grove Street over Santiam-Albany Canal?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Grove Street over Santiam-Albany Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.