US Bridges

Booth Lane over State Ditch

Fair

Union County, Oregon · 3.8 MI E of HWY 82 · Structure no. 10794A126 00976

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
241
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Booth Lane over State Ditch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Booth Lane over State Ditch in Union County, Oregon. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 241 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 277 by 2025. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBooth Lane
CrossesState Ditch
Location3.8 MI E of HWY 82
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUnion County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.36222, -117.92699
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic241 (2020)
Projected traffic277 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 Booth Lane over State Ditch built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Booth Lane over State 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Booth Lane over State Ditch carry?

About 241 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Booth Lane over State Ditch?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Booth Lane over State Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.