A bridge walked into a bar. The bartender said, 'Why the long span?'
A bridge walked into a bar. The bartender said, 'Why the long span?'
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This bridge has a Fair overall condition rating of 6 out of 9. While it is not classified as structurally deficient, it shows some deterioration that is being monitored.
The bridge carries 32,987 vehicles per day and is 74 years old (reconstructed in 1997).
Its sufficiency rating of 59.0 places it below the national average of 63.6.
The NBI records a navigation clearance of 25 feet — the minimum vertical space below the bridge deck. The total height of the bridge structure (including towers, railings, and superstructure) may be higher.
For travelers with bridge anxiety
This bridge may cause some awareness for travelers with bridge anxiety, but has manageable characteristics.
This bridge is 261 feet long — a short crossing, about 10-15 seconds.
A standard overpass design with solid barriers on each side.
About 25 feet above ground — moderate height, similar to a 3-5 story building.
About 32,987 vehicles cross daily — moderate traffic, some congestion possible.
The deck is 54 feet wide with 3-4 lanes — standard width.
This bridge crosses over land, not water — no water views below.
This comfort score is designed to help individuals with bridge anxiety plan their travel. All bridges in the National Bridge Inventory are regularly inspected and deemed safe for travel. This is not medical advice — if you experience severe anxiety, please consult a healthcare professional.
Year Built
1952
74 years old (rebuilt 1997)
Structure Type
Concrete (Continuous) Stringer/Multi-beam/Girder
Total Length
261 ft
79.6 m
Deck Width
54 ft
16.4 m
Spans
5
sections between supports
Max Span
70 ft
longest unsupported section (21.3 m)
Traffic Lanes
2 lanes
Two-way traffic
Clearance Below
25 ft
navigation clearance under deck
Clearance height compared to familiar objects
Height shown is the navigation clearance below the bridge deck. The total height of the bridge structure (including towers and superstructure) may be higher.
Daily Traffic
32,987vehicles/day
45.71019°N, 121.51226°W
Concrete (Continuous) Stringer/Multi-beam/Girder
A concrete stringer bridge uses reinforced concrete beams running parallel to traffic. It combines the durability of concrete with efficient beam-based load distribution.
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Data from the National Bridge Inventory (NBI), maintained by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
Data year: 2025. Conditions may have changed since the last inspection.
This information is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be used as the sole basis for any decisions related to bridge safety or transportation planning. Always consult official sources and local authorities for the most current data.