US Bridges

Cornelius Pass RD over Rock Creek

Fair

Washington County, Oregon · 003 MI N R/R Underpass · Structure no. 21696 111200240

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,168
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cornelius Pass RD over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cornelius Pass RD 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 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 25,168 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,757 by 2025. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCornelius Pass RD
CrossesRock Creek
Location003 MI N R/R Underpass
RouteCounty Highway C1112
StateOregon
Coordinates45.52915, -122.89962
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width92 ft (28.1 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,168 (2020)
Projected traffic27,757 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Pass RD over Rock Creek built?

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

What condition is Cornelius Pass RD over Rock Creek 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 August 2023.

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

About 25,168 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cornelius Pass RD over Rock Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Cornelius Pass RD over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.