US Bridges

Timber Road over Lousignont Creek

Good

Washington County, Oregon · 005 MI South of HWY 26 · Structure no. 671390A69000870

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
472
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Timber Road over Lousignont Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Timber Road over Lousignont Creek in Washington County, Oregon. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 472 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 675 by 2030. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

CarriesTimber Road
CrossesLousignont Creek
Location005 MI South of HWY 26
RouteCounty Highway A0690
StateOregon
Coordinates45.74973, -123.30003
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic472 (2010)
Projected traffic675 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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 Timber Road over Lousignont Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Timber Road over Lousignont Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Timber Road over Lousignont Creek carry?

About 472 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Timber Road over Lousignont Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Timber Road over Lousignont Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.