US Bridges

Road over Collawash River

Good

Clackamas County, Oregon · S-03 T-7S R-6E Wm · Structure no. 060605000001574

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road over Collawash River is a concrete continuous frame carrying Road over Collawash River 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2045. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesRoad
CrossesCollawash River
LocationS-03 T-7S R-6E Wm
RouteFederal Lands Road 63000
StateOregon
Coordinates44.98509, -122.06588
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 inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (—)
Projected traffic150 by 2045
Trucks10%
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 Collawash River built?

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

What condition is Road over Collawash River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Road over Collawash River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (latest count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Road over Collawash River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Road over Collawash River?

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