US Bridges

East Water ST over Main Stayton Canal

PoorClosed to traffic

Marion County, Oregon · 021MI W JCT HWY22 & A566 · Structure no. 47C102091600005

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
430
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Water ST over Main Stayton Canal is a wood or timber slab carrying East Water ST over Main Stayton Canal in Marion County, Oregon. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 430 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2025. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEast Water ST
CrossesMain Stayton Canal
Location021MI W JCT HWY22 & A566
RouteCity Street C0000
StateOregon
Coordinates44.79576, -122.79179
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating16.1 US tons
Inventory rating12.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2020)
Projected traffic480 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Water ST over Main Stayton Canal built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Water ST over Main Stayton Canal 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does East Water ST over Main Stayton Canal carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is East Water ST over Main Stayton Canal?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns East Water ST over Main Stayton Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.