US Bridges

Maplelane RD over Abernethy Creek

Fair

Clackamas County, Oregon · 18 MI NE Beavercreek RD · Structure no. 06218 001 00180

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,500
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maplelane RD over Abernethy Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Maplelane RD over Abernethy Creek in Clackamas County, Oregon. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 93 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 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2038. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMaplelane RD
CrossesAbernethy Creek
Location18 MI NE Beavercreek RD
RouteCounty Highway 9602
StateOregon
Coordinates45.34311, -122.54485
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (2018)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2038
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$410,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Maplelane RD over Abernethy Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is Maplelane RD over Abernethy Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Maplelane RD over Abernethy Creek carry?

About 16,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Maplelane RD over Abernethy Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Maplelane RD over Abernethy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.