US Bridges

North Williams ST over Albany-Santiam Canal

Good

Linn County, Oregon · 001 N of Cl Wheeler St. · Structure no. 43B009000000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
268
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Williams ST over Albany-Santiam Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying North Williams ST over Albany-Santiam Canal in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 268 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 515 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesNorth Williams ST
CrossesAlbany-Santiam Canal
Location001 N of Cl Wheeler St.
RouteCity Street 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.54708, -122.90217
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic268 (2021)
Projected traffic515 by 2041
Trucks10%
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 North Williams ST over Albany-Santiam Canal built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Williams ST 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does North Williams ST over Albany-Santiam Canal carry?

About 268 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is North Williams ST over Albany-Santiam Canal?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns North Williams ST over Albany-Santiam Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.