US Bridges

Clatskanie Dist RD over Clatskanie Slough

Poor

Columbia County, Oregon · 007 MI N City of Clatskan · Structure no. 01339A401900025

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
382
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clatskanie Dist RD over Clatskanie Slough is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Clatskanie Dist RD over Clatskanie Slough in Columbia County, Oregon. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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.

It carries about 382 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 427 by 2025. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesClatskanie Dist RD
CrossesClatskanie Slough
Location007 MI N City of Clatskan
RouteCounty Highway C4019
StateOregon
Coordinates46.1199, -123.1996
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic382 (2020)
Projected traffic427 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clatskanie Dist RD over Clatskanie Slough built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clatskanie Dist RD over Clatskanie Slough 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Clatskanie Dist RD over Clatskanie Slough carry?

About 382 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Clatskanie Dist RD over Clatskanie Slough?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Clatskanie Dist RD over Clatskanie Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.