US Bridges

Or 99W(HWY 91)SB over Rock Creek (onion Flat)

Fair

Washington County, Oregon · 14 Mi. N. of Sherwood · Structure no. 01578 01W 01382

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,012
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 99W(HWY 91)SB over Rock Creek (onion Flat) is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Or 99W(HWY 91)SB over Rock Creek (onion Flat) in Washington County, Oregon. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older 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 5 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 14,012 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,150 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOr 99W(HWY 91)SB
CrossesRock Creek (onion Flat)
Location14 Mi. N. of Sherwood
RouteState Highway 99
StateOregon
Coordinates45.38185, -122.82676
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,012 (2022)
Projected traffic18,150 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 99W(HWY 91)SB over Rock Creek (onion Flat) built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 99W(HWY 91)SB over Rock Creek (onion Flat) 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Or 99W(HWY 91)SB over Rock Creek (onion Flat) carry?

About 14,012 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Or 99W(HWY 91)SB over Rock Creek (onion Flat)?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Or 99W(HWY 91)SB over Rock Creek (onion Flat)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.