US Bridges

Whiskey Hill RD over Pudding River

Good

Clackamas County, Oregon · Clackamas County Line · Structure no. 22246 000 00805

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
440 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,854
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whiskey Hill RD over Pudding River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whiskey Hill RD over Pudding River in Clackamas County, Oregon. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,854 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,879 by 2025. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWhiskey Hill RD
CrossesPudding River
LocationClackamas County Line
RouteCounty Highway 0A598
StateOregon
Coordinates45.18007, -122.75444
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length440 ft (134.1 m)
Longest span440 ft (134.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,854 (2020)
Projected traffic1,879 by 2025
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Whiskey Hill RD over Pudding River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whiskey Hill RD over Pudding River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Whiskey Hill RD over Pudding River carry?

About 1,854 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Whiskey Hill RD over Pudding River?

The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 440 ft (134.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Whiskey Hill RD over Pudding River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.