US Bridges

Canby-Marquam HWY over Molalla River

Fair

Clackamas County, Oregon · 005 Mile So of Canby · Structure no. 01515A610101250

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
315 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,038
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canby-Marquam HWY over Molalla River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Canby-Marquam HWY over Molalla River in Clackamas County, Oregon. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 95 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 2,038 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,182 by 2025. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCanby-Marquam HWY
CrossesMolalla River
Location005 Mile So of Canby
RouteCounty Highway 0A882
StateOregon
Coordinates45.24437, -122.68751
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,038 (2020)
Projected traffic2,182 by 2025
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Canby-Marquam HWY over Molalla River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Canby-Marquam HWY over 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Canby-Marquam HWY over Molalla River carry?

About 2,038 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Canby-Marquam HWY over Molalla River?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Canby-Marquam HWY over Molalla River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.