US Bridges

SW Oberst Road over Cedar Creek

Fair

Washington County, Oregon · 002 MI S Brookman RD · Structure no. 671218110500000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
218
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW Oberst Road over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SW Oberst Road over Cedar Creek in Washington County, Oregon. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 218 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 243 by 2025. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSW Oberst Road
CrossesCedar Creek
Location002 MI S Brookman RD
RouteCounty Highway C1105
StateOregon
Coordinates45.34083, -122.85688
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic218 (2020)
Projected traffic243 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SW Oberst Road over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW Oberst Road over Cedar 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SW Oberst Road over Cedar Creek carry?

About 218 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SW Oberst Road over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SW Oberst Road over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.