US Bridges

Susbauer Road over Council Creek

Good

Washington County, Oregon · 0069 MI N HWY 8 · Structure no. 20614 000 00000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
146 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,651
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Susbauer Road over Council Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Susbauer Road over Council Creek in Washington County, Oregon. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 6,651 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,401 by 2025. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSusbauer Road
CrossesCouncil Creek
Location0069 MI N HWY 8
RouteCity Street CA133
StateOregon
Coordinates45.52814, -123.04663
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating19.3 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,651 (2020)
Projected traffic7,401 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Susbauer Road over Council Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Susbauer Road over Council 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 Susbauer Road over Council Creek carry?

About 6,651 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Susbauer Road over Council Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Susbauer Road over Council Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.