US Bridges

Grays Hill Road over Milk Creek

Fair

Clackamas County, Oregon · 00.01 MI S of HWY 211 · Structure no. 06338 000 00001

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
236
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grays Hill Road over Milk Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Grays Hill Road over Milk Creek in Clackamas County, Oregon. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 236 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 241 by 2025. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGrays Hill Road
CrossesMilk Creek
Location00.01 MI S of HWY 211
RouteCounty Highway C0291
StateOregon
Coordinates45.18383, -122.41286
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 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic236 (2020)
Projected traffic241 by 2025
Trucks14%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grays Hill Road over Milk Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grays Hill Road over Milk 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 Grays Hill Road over Milk Creek carry?

About 236 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Grays Hill Road over Milk Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Grays Hill Road over Milk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.