US Bridges

Road over Little Sandy River

Fair

Clackamas County, Oregon · S-13 T-2S R-6E Wm · Structure no. 060609000001511

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2006 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road over Little Sandy River is a concrete continuous frame carrying Road over Little Sandy River in Clackamas County, Oregon. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad
CrossesLittle Sandy River
LocationS-13 T-2S R-6E Wm
RouteFederal Lands Road 14000
CountyClackamas County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.40361, -122.02139
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2006)
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 Little Sandy River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road over Little Sandy 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Road over Little Sandy River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Road over Little Sandy River?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Road over Little Sandy River?

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