US Bridges

HWY 1 Conn #5 over HWY 51 SB

Fair

Clackamas County, Oregon · 018 MI N Marion Clack LN · Structure no. 07624B001 28217

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
295 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
63,616
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 1 Conn #5 over HWY 51 SB is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY 1 Conn #5 over HWY 51 SB in Clackamas County, Oregon. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6 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 63,616 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,500 by 2042. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesHWY 1 Conn #5
CrossesHWY 51 SB
Location018 MI N Marion Clack LN
RouteInterstate 5
StateOregon
Coordinates45.28311, -122.7701
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length295 ft (89.9 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63,616 (2022)
Projected traffic77,500 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 1 Conn #5 over HWY 51 SB built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 1 Conn #5 over HWY 51 SB 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does HWY 1 Conn #5 over HWY 51 SB carry?

About 63,616 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is HWY 1 Conn #5 over HWY 51 SB?

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 1 Conn #5 over HWY 51 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.