US Bridges

Vanderschuere Road over Mcfee Creek

Fair

Washington County, Oregon · 007 MI W Midway Road · Structure no. 671228104400350

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,367
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vanderschuere Road over Mcfee Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vanderschuere Road over Mcfee Creek in Washington County, Oregon. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,367 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,547 by 2025. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesVanderschuere Road
CrossesMcfee Creek
Location007 MI W Midway Road
RouteCounty Highway C0217
CountyWashington County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.3966, -122.97461
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,367 (2020)
Projected traffic1,547 by 2025
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$282,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vanderschuere Road over Mcfee Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vanderschuere Road over Mcfee 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 Vanderschuere Road over Mcfee Creek carry?

About 1,367 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Vanderschuere Road over Mcfee Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Vanderschuere Road over Mcfee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.