1979-1983:
An Environmental Impact Statement was completed to consider an alternate route for traffic to bypass the central business area of Corvallis.
2004:
Previous plans to study bridge options were revived.
2005:
An Environmental Baseline Report was completed to help determine requirements for the new Van Buren Bridge. A Bridge and Roadway Alternatives Report was also completed to study design options for locating a new Van Buren Bridge.
2006-2007:
Design options included a new bridge parallel to the existing bridge, a curved bridge between the old bridge and the Harrison Street Bridge and a bypass north to connect with OR 99W. No funding was available.
2008-2009:
An Existing Traffic Conditions Report was completed and focused on conducting additional traffic studies.
2017:
The State Legislature’s passage of House Bill 2017 provided more bridge funding and project planning resumed.