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Administrative Order No. 58-99-01 <br /> of the <br /> <br /> 'i ~ Traffic Engineer of the City of Eugene, Oregon <br /> Weight limit and lane use restrictions on the bridge on 18th Avenue <br /> approximately 0.44 mile west of Bertelsen Road. <br /> Criteria for dministrative Action <br /> The adminis tive action of the Traffic Engineer of the City of Eugene, Oregon, establishing a <br /> weight limit d restricting lane use on the bridge on 18~' Avenue approximately 0.44 mile west of <br /> Bertelsen Ro d is based on the following criteria: <br /> (a) Traffic engineering principles and traffic investigations: <br /> ? Roadway capacity: The weight limit restriction will result in a small increase in <br /> traffic volumes on Bertelsen Road, 11~' Avenue and Willow Creek Road, but will <br /> have no noticeable effect on the capacity of those streets. <br /> ? Safety: The primary reason for the weight limit and lane use restrictions is to <br /> ensure traffic safety. The Oregon Department of Transportation has determined <br /> that the bridge is structurally deficient. Vehicles over five tons and vehicles <br /> driving too close to the edge of the bridge could damage the bridge and cause <br /> accidents. The restrictions will allow most traffic to continue to cross the bridge <br /> safely while minimizing accident potential. ODOT's recommended lane use <br /> restriction does not result in narrower travel lanes; however, tubulaz markers will <br /> be installed along the existing fog line to discourage motorists from driving too <br /> close to the edge of the bridge. <br /> ? Traffic signs, markings and signals: All changes to signs, markings and signals <br /> will be in compliance with MtJTCD standards. Signing will be installed far <br /> enough in advance of the bridge to allow drivers of overweight vehicles the <br /> opportunity to take alternate routes. <br /> ? Intersection Control: No intersections are affected by this action. <br /> ? Roadway lighting: There is no street lighting near the bridge. <br /> ? Access control: Access control is not an issue for property near the bridge, as all <br /> nearby property is undeveloped. The weight limit restriction will require <br /> operators of overweight vehicles who normally use 18~' Avenue to change their <br /> route to reach their destination. <br /> ? Speed zoning: The existing Speed 45 zone will not be changed. <br /> I <br /> <br />