US Bridges

HWY 068 over Mt Scott Creek & UPRR

FairPosted for load

Clackamas County, Oregon · 0.5 MI N Clackamas · Structure no. 02135A068 00967

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
210 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30,494
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 068 over Mt Scott Creek & UPRR is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying HWY 068 over Mt Scott Creek & UPRR in Clackamas County, Oregon. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 84 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 30,494 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,100 by 2042. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY 068
CrossesMt Scott Creek & UPRR
Location0.5 MI N Clackamas
RouteState Highway 213
CountyClackamas County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.42633, -122.57792
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating7.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,494 (2022)
Projected traffic38,100 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 068 over Mt Scott Creek & UPRR built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is HWY 068 over Mt Scott Creek & UPRR 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does HWY 068 over Mt Scott Creek & UPRR carry?

About 30,494 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is HWY 068 over Mt Scott Creek & UPRR?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 068 over Mt Scott Creek & UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.