US Bridges

Soda Springs RD over Clear Creek

Fair

Washington County, Oregon · 0022 MI N Clear Creek RD · Structure no. 671273017100181

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
141
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Soda Springs RD over Clear Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Soda Springs RD over Clear Creek in Washington County, Oregon. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 141 vehicles a day, projected to reach 156 by 2025. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSoda Springs RD
CrossesClear Creek
Location0022 MI N Clear Creek RD
RouteCounty Highway C1194
StateOregon
Coordinates45.56933, -123.23731
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic141 (2020)
Projected traffic156 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$190,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Soda Springs RD over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Soda Springs RD over Clear 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 2024.

How much traffic does Soda Springs RD over Clear Creek carry?

About 141 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Soda Springs RD over Clear Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Soda Springs RD over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.