US Bridges

Dhooge Road (n) over Nate Creek

Good

Clackamas County, Oregon · 01.0 MI N of HWY 211 · Structure no. 06185 000 00101

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
86
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dhooge Road (n) over Nate Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Dhooge Road (n) over Nate Creek in Clackamas County, Oregon. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 86 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 92 by 2025. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesDhooge Road (n)
CrossesNate Creek
Location01.0 MI N of HWY 211
RouteCounty Highway C0068
StateOregon
Coordinates45.18375, -122.46574
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86 (2020)
Projected traffic92 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dhooge Road (n) over Nate Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dhooge Road (n) over Nate 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Dhooge Road (n) over Nate Creek carry?

About 86 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dhooge Road (n) over Nate Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Dhooge Road (n) over Nate Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.