US Bridges

Or 224 (hwy 171) over HWY 68 (or 213)

Fair

Clackamas County, Oregon · 0.19 MI W of HWY 64 · Structure no. 09386 171 00389

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
273 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35,204
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 224 (hwy 171) over HWY 68 (or 213) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 224 (hwy 171) over HWY 68 (or 213) in Clackamas County, Oregon. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 35,204 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,500 by 2042. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOr 224 (hwy 171)
CrossesHWY 68 (or 213)
Location0.19 MI W of HWY 64
RouteState Highway 224
StateOregon
Coordinates45.4218, -122.5763
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,204 (2022)
Projected traffic38,500 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 HWY 68 (or 213) built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 224 (hwy 171) over HWY 68 (or 213) 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 HWY 68 (or 213) carry?

About 35,204 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Or 224 (hwy 171) over HWY 68 (or 213)?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Or 224 (hwy 171) over HWY 68 (or 213)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.