US Bridges

Cornelius/Scheflin over Dairy Creek

Fair

Washington County, Oregon · 002 MI N Verboort Road · Structure no. 671303A68300250

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,697
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cornelius/Scheflin over Dairy Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Cornelius/Scheflin over Dairy Creek in Washington County, Oregon. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 13,697 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,106 by 2025. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCornelius/Scheflin
CrossesDairy Creek
Location002 MI N Verboort Road
RouteCounty Highway A0683
CountyWashington County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.55495, -123.0627
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,697 (2020)
Projected traffic15,106 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$646,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cornelius/Scheflin over Dairy Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cornelius/Scheflin over Dairy 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 Cornelius/Scheflin over Dairy Creek carry?

About 13,697 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cornelius/Scheflin over Dairy Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cornelius/Scheflin over Dairy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.