US Bridges

Marshland Dist 504 over Westport Slough

Good

Columbia County, Oregon · 040 MI W Clatskanie · Structure no. 17475 412700002

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
608
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marshland Dist 504 over Westport Slough is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Marshland Dist 504 over Westport Slough in Columbia County, Oregon. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 608 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 671 by 2025. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesMarshland Dist 504
CrossesWestport Slough
Location040 MI W Clatskanie
RouteCounty Highway C4127
StateOregon
Coordinates46.11952, -123.28098
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic608 (2020)
Projected traffic671 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 Marshland Dist 504 over Westport Slough built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marshland Dist 504 over Westport Slough 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 Marshland Dist 504 over Westport Slough carry?

About 608 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Marshland Dist 504 over Westport Slough?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Marshland Dist 504 over Westport Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.