US Bridges

Northrup Road over Mckay Creek

Good

Washington County, Oregon · 006 MI W Dixie Mountain · Structure no. 18840 140900030

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
231
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northrup Road over Mckay Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Northrup Road over Mckay Creek in Washington County, Oregon. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 231 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 261 by 2025. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesNorthrup Road
CrossesMckay Creek
Location006 MI W Dixie Mountain
RouteCounty Highway C0100
StateOregon
Coordinates45.64319, -122.99205
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic231 (2020)
Projected traffic261 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Northrup Road over Mckay Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Northrup Road over Mckay 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 2024.

How much traffic does Northrup Road over Mckay Creek carry?

About 231 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Northrup Road over Mckay Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Northrup Road over Mckay Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.