US Bridges

Cornelius Scheflin over Council Creek

Good

Washington County, Oregon · 006 MI N HWY 8 · Structure no. 20624 132900019

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
290 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,234
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cornelius Scheflin over Council Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cornelius Scheflin over Council Creek in Washington County, Oregon. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 5,234 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,924 by 2025. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCornelius Scheflin
CrossesCouncil Creek
Location006 MI N HWY 8
RouteCounty Highway C1329
StateOregon
Coordinates45.52949, -123.05923
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,234 (2020)
Projected traffic5,924 by 2025
Trucks20%
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

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 Cornelius Scheflin over Council Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cornelius Scheflin 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Cornelius Scheflin over Council Creek carry?

About 5,234 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Cornelius Scheflin over Council Creek?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Cornelius Scheflin over Council Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.