US Bridges

NW Amberwood Drive over Rock CR

Fair

Washington County, Oregon · .4 MI E Cornelius Pass · Structure no. 18740 114500600

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,833
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW Amberwood Drive over Rock CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying NW Amberwood Drive over Rock CR in Washington County, Oregon. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 6 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 2,833 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,125 by 2025. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNW Amberwood Drive
CrossesRock CR
Location.4 MI E Cornelius Pass
RouteCounty Highway C0000
StateOregon
Coordinates45.53667, -122.89078
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,833 (2020)
Projected traffic3,125 by 2025
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NW Amberwood Drive over Rock CR built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW Amberwood Drive over Rock CR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does NW Amberwood Drive over Rock CR carry?

About 2,833 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is NW Amberwood Drive over Rock CR?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns NW Amberwood Drive over Rock CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.