US Bridges

Pioneer RD over Little North Santiam Riv

Good

Marion County, Oregon · 021 MI W Mehama Usfs Sta. · Structure no. 18426 18426 962

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
226 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
384
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pioneer RD over Little North Santiam Riv is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pioneer RD over Little North Santiam Riv in Marion County, Oregon. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 384 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 434 by 2025. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesPioneer RD
CrossesLittle North Santiam Riv
Location021 MI W Mehama Usfs Sta.
RouteCounty Highway 962
StateOregon
Coordinates44.79107, -122.57953
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic384 (2020)
Projected traffic434 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Pioneer RD over Little North Santiam Riv built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pioneer RD over Little North Santiam Riv 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Pioneer RD over Little North Santiam Riv carry?

About 384 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pioneer RD over Little North Santiam Riv?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Pioneer RD over Little North Santiam Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.