US Bridges

Kitzmiller RD over N Fork Eagle Creek

Fair

Clackamas County, Oregon · 0.2 MI N of Eagle Fern RD · Structure no. 05246 000 00020

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
133
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kitzmiller RD over N Fork Eagle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kitzmiller RD over N Fork Eagle Creek in Clackamas County, Oregon. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 133 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2025. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesKitzmiller RD
CrossesN Fork Eagle Creek
Location0.2 MI N of Eagle Fern RD
RouteCounty Highway C0642
StateOregon
Coordinates45.32766, -122.28613
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133 (2020)
Projected traffic133 by 2025
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kitzmiller RD over N Fork Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kitzmiller RD over N Fork 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 Kitzmiller RD over N Fork Eagle Creek carry?

About 133 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Kitzmiller RD over N Fork Eagle Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Kitzmiller RD over N Fork Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.