US Bridges

Amundson RD over Walker Slough

Good

Columbia County, Oregon · 030 NW Rainier · Structure no. 18019 200000001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Amundson RD over Walker Slough is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Amundson RD over Walker Slough in Columbia County, Oregon. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2025. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesAmundson RD
CrossesWalker Slough
Location030 NW Rainier
RouteCounty Highway C2000
StateOregon
Coordinates46.11717, -123.01293
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2020)
Projected traffic85 by 2025
Trucks1%
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 Amundson RD over Walker Slough built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Amundson RD over Walker 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 Amundson RD over Walker Slough carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Amundson RD over Walker Slough?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Amundson RD over Walker Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.