US Bridges

Road over Shellrock Creek

Good

Clackamas County, Oregon · S-02 T-6S R-7E Wm · Structure no. 060603000001592

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road over Shellrock Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying Road over Shellrock Creek in Clackamas County, Oregon. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesRoad
CrossesShellrock Creek
LocationS-02 T-6S R-7E Wm
RouteFederal Lands Road 57000
StateOregon
Coordinates45.07811, -121.92236
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.1 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road over Shellrock Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road over Shellrock Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Road over Shellrock Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Road over Shellrock Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Road over Shellrock Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.