Barlow Trail RD over Sandy River
PoorClackamas County, Oregon · 000 Sleepy Hollow · Structure no. 01659 000 00003
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 172 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 288
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Barlow Trail RD over Sandy River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Barlow Trail RD over Sandy River in Clackamas County, Oregon. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 72 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 288 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 293 by 2025. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 35 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Barlow Trail RD over Sandy River built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is Barlow Trail RD over Sandy River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Barlow Trail RD over Sandy River carry?
About 288 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is Barlow Trail RD over Sandy River?
The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Barlow Trail RD over Sandy River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.