US Bridges

Windy City Road N over Little Cedar Creek

Fair

Clackamas County, Oregon · 01.0 MI N of Union Mills · Structure no. 06253 000 00780

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
329
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Windy City Road N over Little Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Windy City Road N over Little Cedar Creek in Clackamas County, Oregon. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 329 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 334 by 2025. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesWindy City Road N
CrossesLittle Cedar Creek
Location01.0 MI N of Union Mills
RouteCounty Highway C1212
StateOregon
Coordinates45.20092, -122.53298
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic329 (2020)
Projected traffic334 by 2025
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Windy City Road N over Little Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Windy City Road N over Little Cedar 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Windy City Road N over Little Cedar Creek carry?

About 329 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Windy City Road N over Little Cedar Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Windy City Road N over Little Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.