Clarks Canyon Road over Willow Creek EB
PoorPosted for loadMorrow County, Oregon · 0.50 MI W of HWY 74 · Structure no. 49C09 096600000
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 81
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Clarks Canyon Road over Willow Creek EB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clarks Canyon Road over Willow Creek EB in Morrow County, Oregon. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 81 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2025. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Clarks Canyon Road over Willow Creek EB built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Clarks Canyon Road over Willow Creek EB in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Clarks Canyon Road over Willow Creek EB carry?
About 81 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Clarks Canyon Road over Willow Creek EB?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Clarks Canyon Road over Willow Creek EB?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.