US Bridges

Barlow Trail RD over Boulder Creek

Good

Clackamas County, Oregon · 2.0 MI East of Rt. 26 · Structure no. 06478 000 00159

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
88 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
309
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barlow Trail RD over Boulder Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Barlow Trail RD over Boulder Creek in Clackamas County, Oregon. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 309 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 314 by 2025. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesBarlow Trail RD
CrossesBoulder Creek
Location2.0 MI East of Rt. 26
RouteCounty Highway C1691
StateOregon
Coordinates45.3799, -122.01832
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic309 (2020)
Projected traffic314 by 2025
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Barlow Trail RD over Boulder Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barlow Trail RD over Boulder Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Barlow Trail RD over Boulder Creek carry?

About 309 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Barlow Trail RD over Boulder Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Barlow Trail RD over Boulder Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.