US Bridges

N. Second Ave over Salem Ditch

FairPosted for load

Marion County, Oregon · 01 N of Ida Street · Structure no. 47B004000000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,866
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Second Ave over Salem Ditch is a concrete tee beam carrying N. Second Ave over Salem Ditch in Marion County, Oregon. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,866 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,196 by 2025. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesN. Second Ave
CrossesSalem Ditch
Location01 N of Ida Street
RouteCity Street C0000
CountyMarion County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.79819, -122.79331
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,866 (2020)
Projected traffic3,196 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$184,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N. Second Ave over Salem Ditch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Second Ave over Salem Ditch 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 2024.

How much traffic does N. Second Ave over Salem Ditch carry?

About 2,866 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N. Second Ave over Salem Ditch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns N. Second Ave over Salem Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.