US Bridges

Eagle Fern RD over North Fork Eagle Creek

Poor

Clackamas County, Oregon · 2 MI SE of Firwood RD · Structure no. 06424 037 00230

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eagle Fern RD over North Fork Eagle Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Eagle Fern RD over North Fork Eagle Creek in Clackamas County, Oregon. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2038. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesEagle Fern RD
CrossesNorth Fork Eagle Creek
Location2 MI SE of Firwood RD
RouteCounty Highway 0A647
StateOregon
Coordinates45.32561, -122.28859
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2018)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2038
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Eagle Fern RD over North Fork Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eagle Fern RD over North Fork Eagle Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Eagle Fern RD over North Fork Eagle Creek carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Eagle Fern RD over North Fork Eagle Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Eagle Fern RD over North Fork Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.