US Bridges

Or 224 (hwy 171) over Half Viaduct

Fair

Clackamas County, Oregon · 16.2 MI SE Estacada · Structure no. 16008 171 03973

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
337
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 224 (hwy 171) over Half Viaduct is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 224 (hwy 171) over Half Viaduct in Clackamas County, Oregon. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 337 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2042. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 km).

CarriesOr 224 (hwy 171)
CrossesHalf Viaduct
Location16.2 MI SE Estacada
RouteState Highway 224
StateOregon
Coordinates45.16386, -122.1424
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic337 (2022)
Projected traffic350 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed52.8 mi (85 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Half Viaduct built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 224 (hwy 171) over Half Viaduct 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 Half Viaduct carry?

About 337 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Or 224 (hwy 171) over Half Viaduct?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Or 224 (hwy 171) over Half Viaduct?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.