US Bridges

Brightwood Br RD over Sandy River

Fair

Clackamas County, Oregon · 0.3 MI NW of Brightwood · Structure no. 06395 001 00025

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,500
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brightwood Br RD over Sandy River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brightwood Br RD over Sandy River in Clackamas County, Oregon. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 17,700 by 2038. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesBrightwood Br RD
CrossesSandy River
Location0.3 MI NW of Brightwood
RouteCounty Highway 0A651
CountyClackamas County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.3786, -122.01254
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (2018)
Projected traffic17,700 by 2038
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Brightwood Br RD over Sandy River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brightwood Br RD over Sandy River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Brightwood Br RD over Sandy River carry?

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

How long is Brightwood Br RD over Sandy River?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Brightwood Br RD over Sandy River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.