US Bridges

New Era Road over Parrott Creek

Good

Clackamas County, Oregon · 000 Above Sevcik Pond · Structure no. 06083A009 00040

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,000
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Era Road over Parrott Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Era Road over Parrott Creek in Clackamas County, Oregon. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,500 by 2038. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNew Era Road
CrossesParrott Creek
Location000 Above Sevcik Pond
RouteCounty Highway C3100
StateOregon
Coordinates45.29586, -122.65175
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2018)
Projected traffic12,500 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 New Era Road over Parrott Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Era Road over Parrott 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does New Era Road over Parrott Creek carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is New Era Road over Parrott Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns New Era Road over Parrott Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.