US Bridges

Olson Rd. over Clatskanie River

Good

Columbia County, Oregon · 010 MI S City of Clatskan · Structure no. 13779A405200017

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
311
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Olson Rd. over Clatskanie River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Olson Rd. over Clatskanie River in Columbia County, Oregon. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 311 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 351 by 2025. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesOlson Rd.
CrossesClatskanie River
Location010 MI S City of Clatskan
RouteCounty Highway C4052
StateOregon
Coordinates46.09935, -123.18736
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic311 (2020)
Projected traffic351 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 Olson Rd. over Clatskanie River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Olson Rd. over Clatskanie River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Olson Rd. over Clatskanie River carry?

About 311 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Olson Rd. over Clatskanie River?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Olson Rd. over Clatskanie River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.