US Bridges

Or 224 (hwy 171) over Rock Creek

Good

Clackamas County, Oregon · 3.2 M E of HWY 64 · Structure no. 01439B171 00813

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,132
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 224 (hwy 171) over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 224 (hwy 171) over Rock Creek in Clackamas County, Oregon. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 40 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 20,132 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,700 by 2042. The structure is 193 ft (58.9 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOr 224 (hwy 171)
CrossesRock Creek
Location3.2 M E of HWY 64
RouteState Highway 224
StateOregon
Coordinates45.40969, -122.50652
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length193 ft (58.9 m)
Longest span161 ft (49.1 m)
Deck width95 ft (28.9 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,132 (2022)
Projected traffic26,700 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 224 (hwy 171) over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Or 224 (hwy 171) over Rock 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Or 224 (hwy 171) over Rock Creek carry?

About 20,132 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Or 224 (hwy 171) over Rock Creek?

The structure is 193 ft (58.9 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49.1 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Or 224 (hwy 171) over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.