US Bridges

Or 224 (hwy 171) over Roaring River

Fair

Clackamas County, Oregon · 18 MI SE of Estacada · Structure no. 18178 171 04148

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
325
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 224 (hwy 171) over Roaring River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 224 (hwy 171) over Roaring River in Clackamas County, Oregon. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 km).

CarriesOr 224 (hwy 171)
CrossesRoaring River
Location18 MI SE of Estacada
RouteState Highway 224
StateOregon
Coordinates45.15891, -122.11738
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.2 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2022)
Projected traffic340 by 2042
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 224 (hwy 171) over Roaring River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 224 (hwy 171) over Roaring River 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 Roaring River carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Or 224 (hwy 171) over Roaring River?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Or 224 (hwy 171) over Roaring River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.