US Bridges

Anchor Way over Abernethy Creek

Fair

Clackamas County, Oregon · 150 Ft SW Redland RD · Structure no. 18285 058 00002

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,900
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Anchor Way over Abernethy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Anchor Way over Abernethy Creek in Clackamas County, Oregon. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 26,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,000 by 2038. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAnchor Way
CrossesAbernethy Creek
Location150 Ft SW Redland RD
RouteCounty Highway 9637
CountyClackamas County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.36197, -122.58561
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,900 (2018)
Projected traffic31,000 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Anchor Way over Abernethy Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Anchor Way over Abernethy Creek 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 Anchor Way over Abernethy Creek carry?

About 26,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Anchor Way over Abernethy Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Anchor Way over Abernethy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.