Brightwood Loop RD over Salmon River
FairClackamas County, Oregon · 0.25 MI N of HWY 26 · Structure no. 01438 010 025
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 227 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,493
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brightwood Loop RD over Salmon River is a steel truss - deck carrying Brightwood Loop RD over Salmon River in Clackamas County, Oregon. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 6 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 1,493 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,513 by 2025. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Brightwood Loop RD over Salmon River built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is Brightwood Loop RD over Salmon 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Brightwood Loop RD over Salmon River carry?
About 1,493 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Brightwood Loop RD over Salmon River?
The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Brightwood Loop RD over Salmon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.