US Bridges

SE Clausen RD over Suter CR

Good

Clackamas County, Oregon · 0.03 MI S. SE Kowall RD · Structure no. 22704 000 00000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Clausen RD over Suter CR is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SE Clausen RD over Suter CR in Clackamas County, Oregon. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2027. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSE Clausen RD
CrossesSuter CR
Location0.03 MI S. SE Kowall RD
RouteCounty Highway 0A647
StateOregon
Coordinates45.30142, -122.24317
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2017)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2027
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SE Clausen RD over Suter CR built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE Clausen RD over Suter CR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SE Clausen RD over Suter CR carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SE Clausen RD over Suter CR?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SE Clausen RD over Suter CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.