US Bridges

Lusted RD over Sandy River

FairPosted for load

Clackamas County, Oregon · 2 MI S of County Line · Structure no. 06580 001 00284

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
304 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,064
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lusted RD over Sandy River is a steel truss - thru carrying Lusted RD over Sandy River in Clackamas County, Oregon. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 16,064 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,300 by 2042. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesLusted RD
CrossesSandy River
Location2 MI S of County Line
RouteCounty Highway 0A643
CountyClackamas County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.44493, -122.25364
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating7.2 US tons
Inventory rating5.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span300 ft (91.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,064 (2022)
Projected traffic19,300 by 2042
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

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

Frequently asked questions

When was Lusted RD over Sandy River built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lusted 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lusted RD over Sandy River carry?

About 16,064 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is Lusted RD over Sandy River?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 300 ft (91.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lusted RD over Sandy River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.