US Bridges

Eagle Creek Road over Eagle Creek

Fair

Clackamas County, Oregon · 1.40 MI South of HWY 211 · Structure no. 03060A042 00140

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,781
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eagle Creek Road over Eagle Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Eagle Creek Road over Eagle Creek in Clackamas County, Oregon. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 2,781 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,821 by 2025. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesEagle Creek Road
CrossesEagle Creek
Location1.40 MI South of HWY 211
RouteCounty Highway 0A648
StateOregon
Coordinates45.34147, -122.34552
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,781 (2020)
Projected traffic2,821 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$799,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eagle Creek Road over Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eagle Creek Road over Eagle Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Eagle Creek Road over Eagle Creek carry?

About 2,781 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Eagle Creek Road over Eagle Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Eagle Creek Road over Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.