US Bridges

Park Road over Mill Creek

Good

Marion County, Oregon · Cascade Park · Structure no. 470256000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
438
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Road over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Park Road over Mill Creek in Marion County, Oregon. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 438 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 489 by 2025. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesPark Road
CrossesMill Creek
LocationCascade Park
RouteCity Street C0000
StateOregon
Coordinates44.91282, -122.99108
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic438 (2020)
Projected traffic489 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$354,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Road over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Road over Mill Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Park Road over Mill Creek carry?

About 438 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Park Road over Mill Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Park Road over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.