US Bridges

Chapman Road over N Fk Scappoose Creek

Fair

Columbia County, Oregon · 090 MI SW ST Helens · Structure no. 13744B103400010

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
302
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chapman Road over N Fk Scappoose Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Chapman Road over N Fk Scappoose Creek in Columbia County, Oregon. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 302 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 342 by 2025. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesChapman Road
CrossesN Fk Scappoose Creek
Location090 MI SW ST Helens
RouteCounty Highway C1034
StateOregon
Coordinates45.82532, -122.97749
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic302 (2020)
Projected traffic342 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Chapman Road over N Fk Scappoose Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chapman Road over N Fk Scappoose Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Chapman Road over N Fk Scappoose Creek carry?

About 302 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Chapman Road over N Fk Scappoose Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Chapman Road over N Fk Scappoose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.