Watts Road over S Fk Scappoose Creek
PoorColumbia County, Oregon · 003 MI W Scappoose RD · Structure no. 13344A115900446
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 73 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,667
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Watts Road over S Fk Scappoose Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Watts Road over S Fk Scappoose Creek in Columbia County, Oregon. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 1,667 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,839 by 2025. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Watts Road over S Fk Scappoose Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Watts Road over S Fk Scappoose Creek 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 Watts Road over S Fk Scappoose Creek carry?
About 1,667 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Watts Road over S Fk Scappoose Creek?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Watts Road over S Fk Scappoose Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.