Lake Access over Wapato Creek
PoorClosed to trafficWashington County, Oregon · SH47 1 Mi. S Gaston RD · Structure no. 000013601-66540
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 78 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Fish and Wildlife
About this bridge
Lake Access over Wapato Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake Access over Wapato Creek in Washington County, Oregon. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lake Access over Wapato Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lake Access over Wapato Creek 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 2023.
How much traffic does Lake Access over Wapato Creek carry?
About 1 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Lake Access over Wapato Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Lake Access over Wapato Creek?
It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.