US Bridges

Quartzville Road over South Santiam River

Fair

Linn County, Oregon · 002 MI N HWY 20 · Structure no. 93223 093200023

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
403 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,596
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quartzville Road over South Santiam River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Quartzville Road over South Santiam River in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,596 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,163 by 2041. The structure is 403 ft (122.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesQuartzville Road
CrossesSouth Santiam River
Location002 MI N HWY 20
RouteCounty Highway C0932
StateOregon
Coordinates44.41612, -122.622
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating19.6 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length403 ft (122.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,596 (2021)
Projected traffic2,163 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Quartzville Road over South Santiam River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Quartzville Road over South Santiam River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Quartzville Road over South Santiam River carry?

About 1,596 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Quartzville Road over South Santiam River?

The structure is 403 ft (122.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Quartzville Road over South Santiam River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.