US Bridges

Or 224 (hwy 171) over North Fk Clackamas River

Fair

Clackamas County, Oregon · 6.6 MI SE of Estacada · Structure no. 05272A171 03010

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
912
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 224 (hwy 171) over North Fk Clackamas River is a steel culvert carrying Or 224 (hwy 171) over North Fk Clackamas River in Clackamas County, Oregon. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 912 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 920 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 km).

CarriesOr 224 (hwy 171)
CrossesNorth Fk Clackamas River
Location6.6 MI SE of Estacada
RouteState Highway 224
StateOregon
Coordinates45.23271, -122.25335
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.9 US tons
Inventory rating76.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic912 (2022)
Projected traffic920 by 2042
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.8 mi (85 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Or 224 (hwy 171) over North Fk Clackamas River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 224 (hwy 171) over North Fk Clackamas 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Or 224 (hwy 171) over North Fk Clackamas River carry?

About 912 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Or 224 (hwy 171) over North Fk Clackamas River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Or 224 (hwy 171) over North Fk Clackamas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.