US Bridges

Bakers Ferry RD over Clackamas River

FairPosted for load

Clackamas County, Oregon · 5.1 MI East of Carver · Structure no. 06560 019 00341

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Thru
Steel
Length
866 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,268
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bakers Ferry RD over Clackamas River is a steel arch - thru carrying Bakers Ferry RD over Clackamas River in Clackamas County, Oregon. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,268 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2042. The structure is 866 ft (264 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBakers Ferry RD
CrossesClackamas River
Location5.1 MI East of Carver
RouteCounty Highway 0A629
CountyClackamas County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.3819, -122.4138
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+25 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length866 ft (264 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,268 (2022)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bakers Ferry RD over Clackamas River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bakers Ferry RD over Clackamas 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Bakers Ferry RD over Clackamas River carry?

About 2,268 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Bakers Ferry RD over Clackamas River?

The structure is 866 ft (264 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Bakers Ferry RD over Clackamas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.