US Bridges

Dutch Canyon Road over S Fk Scappoose Creek

Fair

Columbia County, Oregon · 001 MI E JCT FASA741/A742 · Structure no. 17994 105000006

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
674
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dutch Canyon Road over S Fk Scappoose Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Dutch Canyon Road over S Fk Scappoose Creek in Columbia County, Oregon. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 6 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 674 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 764 by 2025. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDutch Canyon Road
CrossesS Fk Scappoose Creek
Location001 MI E JCT FASA741/A742
RouteCounty Highway A0742
StateOregon
Coordinates45.74119, -122.89147
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic674 (2020)
Projected traffic764 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Dutch Canyon Road over S Fk Scappoose Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dutch Canyon Road over S 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 Dutch Canyon Road over S Fk Scappoose Creek carry?

About 674 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Dutch Canyon Road over S Fk Scappoose Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Dutch Canyon Road over S Fk Scappoose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.