US Bridges

Old Cornelius Pass over Rock Creek

Good

Washington County, Oregon · 0135 MI N Germantown RD · Structure no. 21681 117200930

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
850
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Cornelius Pass over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Old Cornelius Pass over Rock Creek in Washington County, Oregon. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 959 by 2025. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOld Cornelius Pass
CrossesRock Creek
Location0135 MI N Germantown RD
RouteCounty Highway C1172
StateOregon
Coordinates45.5985, -122.87094
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2020)
Projected traffic959 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Old Cornelius Pass over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Cornelius Pass over Rock 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Old Cornelius Pass over Rock Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Cornelius Pass over Rock Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Old Cornelius Pass over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.