US Bridges

Schneider Road over Rock Creek

Fair

Clackamas County, Oregon · 00.3 MI W of Needy RD · Structure no. 06461 000 00259

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
168 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
466
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schneider Road over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Schneider Road over Rock Creek in Clackamas County, Oregon. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 466 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 514 by 2025. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSchneider Road
CrossesRock Creek
Location00.3 MI W of Needy RD
RouteCounty Highway C0383
StateOregon
Coordinates45.13655, -122.70727
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic466 (2020)
Projected traffic514 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Schneider Road over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schneider Road over Rock 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Schneider Road over Rock Creek carry?

About 466 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Schneider Road over Rock Creek?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Schneider Road over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.