Do I need a Corvallis Public Works permit for curbing on private property?

Curb work that stays inside a private lot falls under the Corvallis building permit. A separate Public Works permit applies when the curb ties into the right-of-way -- driveway aprons, curb cuts, sidewalk corners. OSU-zone projects also require coordination with OSU Capital Planning when the curb work touches the university's adjacent right-of-way. We pull the right permit at the site walk.

What is the standard concrete mix for Corvallis curbing?

Corvallis follows ODOT 00759: Class 4000 concrete (4,000 PSI at 28 days), 5 to 7 percent air entrainment, water-cement ratio at or under 0.45, slipform slump 1 to 2 inches, 1/4-inch surface tolerance over 10 feet. The mix-design ticket from the supplier gets reviewed before pour.

Why are ADA ramps held to a strict standard near OSU?

Pedestrian density on the OSU-adjacent blocks runs 2 to 5 times standard commercial corridors. ADA complaint letters get filed faster on campus-area lots when ramps fall short, so we hold dimensions to the strict end of the spec (1:12 slope verified with a digital level, 36-inch clear width measured between curb-line obstructions, 4-foot top landing under 1:48 in any direction). Cast-in-place truncated dome panels go in on every new pour.

When is the best time to schedule Corvallis curb work?

Summer term (mid-June through mid-September) is the productive window for major OSU-area retrofits because pedestrian density drops with students out of session. Year-round work is fine for non-campus commercial lots. The Pacific Northwest wet-season pour-window discipline (40 degrees F minimum at pour, no rain in the 8-hour finishing window) applies.

Parking Lot Curbing Installation in Corvallis, Oregon

Q: How much does parking lot curbing cost in Corvallis?

Industry baseline runs $11 to $20 per linear foot installed for 6-inch barrier curb, $9 to $17 for mountable curb, and $17 to $30 for curb and gutter. ADA curb ramps run $1,300 to $3,500 each. Demolition adds $5 to $12 per linear foot. Get a written quote -- pricing varies based on access, removal scope, mix design, and project size.

Parking lot curbing in Corvallis, Oregon, runs through Corvallis Land Development Code Chapter 4 standards, the Public Works Construction Specifications, and ADA Accessibility Guidelines for any ramp tying into the public sidewalk. OSU-adjacent commercial blocks, downtown Corvallis, and the Highway 20/34 corridors account for most of the city's commercial parking-lot curb scope.

What follows: how our crews scope, permit, pour, and inspect parking lot curbing in Corvallis — including the campus-area accessibility discipline that the OSU walking-route concentration drives.

What is the right curb spec for a Corvallis parking lot?

Direct answer: A standard Corvallis parking lot curb is 6 inches tall, 6 to 8 inches wide at the base, slipformed in Class 4000 concrete with 5 to 7 percent air entrainment per Corvallis Land Development Code Chapter 4 and ODOT 00759. Expansion joints sit every 10 to 15 linear feet, and ADA curb ramps follow the 1:12 slope rule. Cojo crews slipform 100 to 200 linear feet per day on commercial Corvallis lots.

What permit applies in Corvallis?

Inside private parking lot: Corvallis building permit covers the curb work as part of site civil scope.
Right-of-way work: Corvallis Public Works Permit. Review takes 4 to 6 weeks.
OSU-zone projects: Coordination with OSU Capital Planning required when curb work touches OSU's adjacent right-of-way.

What concrete mix does Corvallis require?

Corvallis follows ODOT 00759:

Spec	Corvallis / ODOT 00759
Compressive strength	Class 4000 (4,000 PSI at 28 days)
Air entrainment	5% to 7%
Maximum water-cement ratio	0.45
Slump (slipform)	1 to 2 inches
Surface tolerance	1/4 inch over 10 feet
Subgrade compaction	95% standard Proctor
Base aggregate	4 inches compacted under curb line

Most Corvallis-area concrete arrives from Knife River, Eugene Sand and Gravel, or smaller Albany-area suppliers.

A recent Corvallis install of ours

In April 2025 our crews installed 680 linear feet of new 6-inch barrier curb plus three ADA curb ramps at a 12,000-square-foot commercial lot two blocks from the OSU campus. The project replaced a 1990s asphalt curb that had failed at every pavement edge. We saw-cut and removed the asphalt curb, prepared a compacted aggregate base, and slipformed Class 4000 perimeter curb in two pours over three working days. Corvallis Public Works inspector signed off on day 10. The project added cast-in-place truncated dome panels at all three ADA ramps, including one at the heavily-trafficked entrance crossing on 14th Street.

How much does parking lot curbing cost in Corvallis?

Industry Baseline Range

Curb Type	Price Per Linear Foot (Installed)
6-inch barrier curb (slipformed)	$11 to $20+
Mountable curb (4-inch face)	$9 to $17+
Curb and gutter (combined section)	$17 to $30+
ADA curb ramp (each, with truncated domes)	$1,300 to $3,500+
Hand-formed irregular radius	$18 to $36+

These figures reflect published industry averages. Current market pricing varies significantly and actual quotes may fall well outside these ranges based on site-specific conditions, material costs, and project complexity.

Current Market Reality

Corvallis tracks within 2 to 4 percent of Eugene/Springfield pricing because of shared regional batch plants and similar haul distances. Demolition adds $5 to $12 per linear foot. See our broader parking lot curbing cost breakdown.

What neighborhoods do we cover for curbing in Corvallis?

Our Corvallis-area curbing crews regularly work in:

Downtown Corvallis and Riverfront Commemorative Park area
OSU campus-adjacent commercial blocks (Monroe Avenue, 9th Street, 14th Street, 26th Street)
South Corvallis (Avery, Bald Hill)
North Corvallis (Lewisburg, Witham Hill)
West Corvallis (Timberhill)
Surrounding Benton County (Philomath, Adair Village, Albany covered separately)

For combined paving and sealcoating scope, see the existing sealcoating Corvallis Oregon page.

Why is OSU-area curb work different?

Pedestrian density. The blocks within a half-mile of campus see 2 to 5 times the foot traffic of standard commercial corridors. Three implications for our scope:

ADA accessibility under heightened scrutiny. Federal complaint letters get filed faster on campus-adjacent lots when ramps fall short. We default to cast-in-place truncated dome panels and hold every dimension to the strict end of the spec rather than nominal.
Phased work to maintain pedestrian access. We cannot close major sidewalks. Our sequence keeps a continuous accessible path through the work zone with proper detour signage and barricades.
Tight schedule windows. Summer term (mid-June through mid-September) is the productive window for major retrofits. Fall, winter, and spring terms are reserved for emergency repairs and small-scope work.

What about ADA curb ramps in Corvallis?

Corvallis ADA Transition Plan rolls the city through ramp upgrades on a multi-year cadence with OSU-adjacent corridors prioritized. The 1:12 max running slope rule, 36-inch min width, 4-foot top landing, and detectable warning surface (truncated domes) per ADAAG 4.7 all apply. See ADA curb ramp slope requirements for the full walk-through.

Ready to scope parking lot curbing in Corvallis?

We handle slipform and hand-formed concrete curbing across Corvallis, Philomath, Adair Village, and surrounding Benton County — Corvallis Public Works permits, OSU-area pedestrian-protection sequencing, ADA-compliant ramp work, and paving/sealcoating bundling. Contact Cojo for a site walk and a written scope.