US Bridges

Road over Oak Grove Fork Clackama*

Fair

Clackamas County, Oregon · S-03 T-6S R-7E Wm · Structure no. 060603000001593

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road over Oak Grove Fork Clackama* is a concrete continuous frame carrying Road over Oak Grove Fork Clackama* in Clackamas County, Oregon. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesRoad
CrossesOak Grove Fork Clackama*
LocationS-03 T-6S R-7E Wm
RouteFederal Lands Road 57000
StateOregon
Coordinates45.07132, -121.94058
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 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 Oak Grove Fork Clackama* built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road over Oak Grove Fork Clackama* 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 Road over Oak Grove Fork Clackama* carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Road over Oak Grove Fork Clackama*?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Road over Oak Grove Fork Clackama*?

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