US Bridges

Santiam Loop Rd. over Cattlepass & Drainage

FairPosted for load

Marion County, Oregon · 047 MI S W of Stayton · Structure no. 47C89 945

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Santiam Loop Rd. over Cattlepass & Drainage is a wood or timber slab carrying Santiam Loop Rd. over Cattlepass & Drainage in Marion County, Oregon. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 233 by 2025. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSantiam Loop Rd.
CrossesCattlepass & Drainage
Location047 MI S W of Stayton
RouteCounty Highway C0945
StateOregon
Coordinates44.76807, -122.86597
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2020)
Projected traffic233 by 2025
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Santiam Loop Rd. over Cattlepass & Drainage built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Santiam Loop Rd. over Cattlepass & Drainage 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 Santiam Loop Rd. over Cattlepass & Drainage carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Santiam Loop Rd. over Cattlepass & Drainage?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Santiam Loop Rd. over Cattlepass & Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.