US Bridges

Sutter Road over Goose Creek

FairPosted for load

Clackamas County, Oregon · Unknown · Structure no. 20462 000 00000

Built
2006
19 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,547
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sutter Road over Goose Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sutter Road over Goose Creek in Clackamas County, Oregon. It was built in 2006 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 19 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,547 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,957 by 2025. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 10 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSutter Road
CrossesGoose Creek
LocationUnknown
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClackamas County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.35576, -122.34341
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width10 ft (3.2 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,547 (2020)
Projected traffic3,957 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$159,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sutter Road over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Sutter Road over Goose 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Sutter Road over Goose Creek carry?

About 3,547 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sutter Road over Goose Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 10 ft wide.

Who owns Sutter Road over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.