US Bridges

3rd Ave over Calapooia Rv

PoorPosted for load

Linn County, Oregon · At Bryant Park · Structure no. 43C09 000 00000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
221 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,236
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

3rd Ave over Calapooia Rv is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 3rd Ave over Calapooia Rv in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,236 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,648 by 2041. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Carries3rd Ave
CrossesCalapooia Rv
LocationAt Bryant Park
RouteCity Street 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.63516, -123.1125
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating15.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,236 (2021)
Projected traffic1,648 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3rd Ave over Calapooia Rv built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3rd Ave over Calapooia Rv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does 3rd Ave over Calapooia Rv carry?

About 1,236 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 3rd Ave over Calapooia Rv?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 3rd Ave over Calapooia Rv?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.