US Bridges

Redland RD (e) over Abernethy Creek

Fair

Clackamas County, Oregon · 014 MI E HWY 213 · Structure no. 01215 018 01136

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,270
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Redland RD (e) over Abernethy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Redland RD (e) over Abernethy Creek in Clackamas County, Oregon. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 69 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.

It carries about 9,270 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,405 by 2025. The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesRedland RD (e)
CrossesAbernethy Creek
Location014 MI E HWY 213
RouteCounty Highway 9640
CountyClackamas County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.36048, -122.57211
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating14.3 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,270 (2020)
Projected traffic9,405 by 2025
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$482,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Redland RD (e) over Abernethy Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is Redland RD (e) over Abernethy Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Redland RD (e) over Abernethy Creek carry?

About 9,270 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Redland RD (e) over Abernethy Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Redland RD (e) over Abernethy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.