US Bridges

97th Ave over Mt Scott Creek

Fair

Clackamas County, Oregon · .25 M S of Sunnyside Road · Structure no. 18309 000 00000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,094
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

97th Ave over Mt Scott Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 97th Ave over Mt Scott Creek in Clackamas County, Oregon. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 5 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 8,094 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,927 by 2025. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries97th Ave
CrossesMt Scott Creek
Location.25 M S of Sunnyside Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.42869, -122.56307
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length70 ft (21.2 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.2 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,094 (2020)
Projected traffic8,927 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 97th Ave over Mt Scott Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is 97th Ave over Mt Scott 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 97th Ave over Mt Scott Creek carry?

About 8,094 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 97th Ave over Mt Scott Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns 97th Ave over Mt Scott Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.