US Bridges

Or 212 (hwy 174) over HWY 26

Fair

Clackamas County, Oregon · 2.8 MI E Mult-Clack CO LN · Structure no. 13492 174 00847

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
351 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,206
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 212 (hwy 174) over HWY 26 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 212 (hwy 174) over HWY 26 in Clackamas County, Oregon. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 12,206 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,800 by 2042. The structure is 351 ft (107.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 212 (hwy 174)
CrossesHWY 26
Location2.8 MI E Mult-Clack CO LN
RouteU.S. Route 212
CountyClackamas County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.43266, -122.34336
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length351 ft (107.1 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.9 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,206 (2022)
Projected traffic14,800 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 212 (hwy 174) over HWY 26 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 212 (hwy 174) over HWY 26 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Or 212 (hwy 174) over HWY 26 carry?

About 12,206 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Or 212 (hwy 174) over HWY 26?

The structure is 351 ft (107.1 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Or 212 (hwy 174) over HWY 26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.