US Bridges

07 S 03 E 14.02: over Copper Creek

Good

Clackamas County, Oregon · 7.2 Miles SE of Molalla O · Structure no. 0000000L1439381

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

07 S 03 E 14.02: over Copper Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 07 S 03 E 14.02: over Copper Creek in Clackamas County, Oregon. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Carries07 S 03 E 14.02:
CrossesCopper Creek
Location7.2 Miles SE of Molalla O
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.88889, -122.36667
Functional classRural Local

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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2023)
Projected traffic15 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$2,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 07 S 03 E 14.02: over Copper Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is 07 S 03 E 14.02: over Copper Creek 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 07 S 03 E 14.02: over Copper Creek carry?

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

How long is 07 S 03 E 14.02: over Copper Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 07 S 03 E 14.02: over Copper Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.