Scappoose-Vernonia over Elk Creek
FairColumbia County, Oregon · 3.09SCAPPOOSE-VERNONIA · Structure no. 21571 306900309
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 991
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Scappoose-Vernonia over Elk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Scappoose-Vernonia over Elk Creek in Columbia County, Oregon. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 991 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,121 by 2025. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 28.6 mi (46 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Scappoose-Vernonia over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is Scappoose-Vernonia over Elk 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 Scappoose-Vernonia over Elk Creek carry?
About 991 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Scappoose-Vernonia over Elk Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).
Who owns Scappoose-Vernonia over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.