US Bridges

06 S 03 E 06.00: over South Fork Molalla River

FairPosted for load

Clackamas County, Oregon · 7.2 Miles SE of Molalla O · Structure no. 0000000L1439372

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
230 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

06 S 03 E 06.00: over South Fork Molalla River is a steel truss - deck carrying 06 S 03 E 06.00: over South Fork Molalla River in Clackamas County, Oregon. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 16 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
Coordinates45.08139, -122.485
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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$334,000 (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 1954, making it 71 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 fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

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

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.