US Bridges

06 S 03 E 06.00: over South Fork Molalla River

Good

Clackamas County, Oregon · 7.2 Miles SE of Molalla O · Structure no. 0000000L1439371

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

06 S 03 E 06.00: over South Fork Molalla River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 06 S 03 E 06.00: over South Fork Molalla River in Clackamas County, Oregon. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Carries06 S 03 E 06.00:
CrossesSouth Fork Molalla River
Location7.2 Miles SE of Molalla O
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.98083, -122.48111
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic40 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Land Management
Maintained byBureau of Land Management
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$4,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 06 S 03 E 06.00: over South Fork Molalla River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is 06 S 03 E 06.00: over South Fork Molalla River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does 06 S 03 E 06.00: over South Fork Molalla River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 06 S 03 E 06.00: over South Fork Molalla River?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 06 S 03 E 06.00: over South Fork Molalla River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.