US Bridges

South Shore Blvd over Oswego Canal

Good

Clackamas County, Oregon · 4 MI S Lakeview Blvd · Structure no. 20650 220 00039

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,102
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Shore Blvd over Oswego Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying South Shore Blvd over Oswego Canal in Clackamas County, Oregon. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,102 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,137 by 2025. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSouth Shore Blvd
CrossesOswego Canal
Location4 MI S Lakeview Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 9524
StateOregon
Coordinates45.40277, -122.71477
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,102 (2020)
Projected traffic12,137 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Shore Blvd over Oswego Canal built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Shore Blvd over Oswego Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does South Shore Blvd over Oswego Canal carry?

About 9,102 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is South Shore Blvd over Oswego Canal?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns South Shore Blvd over Oswego Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.