US Bridges

Road over Fir Creek

Good

Multnomah County, Oregon · S-14 T-1S R-6E Wm · Structure no. 060604000001517

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4
2006 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road over Fir Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road over Fir Creek in Multnomah County, Oregon. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6 by 2045. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesRoad
CrossesFir Creek
LocationS-14 T-1S R-6E Wm
RouteFederal Lands Road 12110
StateOregon
Coordinates45.47974, -122.02549
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4 (2006)
Projected traffic6 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road over Fir Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road over Fir 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 2021.

How much traffic does Road over Fir Creek carry?

About 4 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Road over Fir Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Road over Fir Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.