US Bridges

Park Street over Clatskanie River

Poor

Columbia County, Oregon · Clatskanie N City Limits · Structure no. 09B02 000 00010

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
277
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Street over Clatskanie River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Park Street over Clatskanie River in Columbia County, Oregon. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 277 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 306 by 2025. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesPark Street
CrossesClatskanie River
LocationClatskanie N City Limits
RouteCity Street C0000
StateOregon
Coordinates46.10447, -123.20174
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic277 (2020)
Projected traffic306 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Park Street over Clatskanie River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Street over Clatskanie 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Park Street over Clatskanie River carry?

About 277 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Park Street over Clatskanie River?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Park Street over Clatskanie River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.