US Bridges

Island Road over Salmon River

PoorPosted for load

Clackamas County, Oregon · Unknown · Structure no. 20466 000 00000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
97
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Island Road over Salmon River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Island Road over Salmon River 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 97 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 107 by 2025. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesIsland Road
CrossesSalmon River
LocationUnknown
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.31695, -121.95167
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating14.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97 (2020)
Projected traffic107 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$274,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Island Road over Salmon River built?

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

What condition is Island Road over Salmon River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Island Road over Salmon River carry?

About 97 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Island Road over Salmon River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Island Road over Salmon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.