US Bridges

Nicol RD over Fanno Creek

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Oregon · 003 MI S Scholls Ferry RD · Structure no. 671202200100000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,115
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nicol RD over Fanno Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nicol RD over Fanno Creek in Washington County, Oregon. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,115 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,436 by 2025. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNicol RD
CrossesFanno Creek
Location003 MI S Scholls Ferry RD
RouteCounty Highway C2001
StateOregon
Coordinates45.47547, -122.7581
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.4 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,115 (2020)
Projected traffic3,436 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$118,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nicol RD over Fanno Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nicol RD over Fanno 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 Nicol RD over Fanno Creek carry?

About 3,115 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nicol RD over Fanno Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nicol RD over Fanno Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.