US Bridges

Or 224 (hwy 171) over Mt Scott Creek

Good

Clackamas County, Oregon · 0.07 MI W of SE Rusk RD · Structure no. 09831 171 00264

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,072
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 224 (hwy 171) over Mt Scott Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 224 (hwy 171) over Mt Scott Creek in Clackamas County, Oregon. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 31,072 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,800 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesOr 224 (hwy 171)
CrossesMt Scott Creek
Location0.07 MI W of SE Rusk RD
RouteState Highway 224
StateOregon
Coordinates45.42842, -122.60259
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width118 ft (36.1 m)
Roadway width114 ft (34.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,072 (2022)
Projected traffic37,800 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 224 (hwy 171) over Mt Scott Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 224 (hwy 171) over Mt Scott Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Or 224 (hwy 171) over Mt Scott Creek carry?

About 31,072 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Or 224 (hwy 171) over Mt Scott Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns Or 224 (hwy 171) over Mt Scott Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.