US Bridges

Or 224 (hwy 171) over I-205 (hwy 064)

Fair

Clackamas County, Oregon · At Clackamas Int · Structure no. 08911A171 00491

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
239 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,887
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 224 (hwy 171) over I-205 (hwy 064) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 224 (hwy 171) over I-205 (hwy 064) in Clackamas County, Oregon. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 63 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 17,887 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,300 by 2042. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesOr 224 (hwy 171)
CrossesI-205 (hwy 064)
LocationAt Clackamas Int
RouteState Highway 224
StateOregon
Coordinates45.40748, -122.57131
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,887 (2022)
Projected traffic22,300 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Or 224 (hwy 171) over I-205 (hwy 064) built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Or 224 (hwy 171) over I-205 (hwy 064) 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 2023.

How much traffic does Or 224 (hwy 171) over I-205 (hwy 064) carry?

About 17,887 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Or 224 (hwy 171) over I-205 (hwy 064)?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Or 224 (hwy 171) over I-205 (hwy 064)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.