UPPER ACCESS ROAD
Carrying UPPER ACCESS ROAD over EAGLE CREEK
200' E OF OFFICE, Clackamas, Oregon
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: UPPER ACCESS ROAD
The UPPER ACCESS ROAD bridge in Clackamas, Oregon carries UPPER ACCESS ROAD over EAGLE CREEK. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 31.1 meters (102 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Oregon bridges. It is owned and maintained by Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 13.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How UPPER ACCESS ROAD compares
Live comparison across Oregon.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1963
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 31.1 m (102 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.3 m (14 ft)
- Owner
- Bureau of Fish and Wildlife
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 10 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000013280-00029
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether UPPER ACCESS ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare UPPER ACCESS ROAD against other structures in Clackamas and across Oregon. Oregon bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for UPPER ACCESS ROAD?
UPPER ACCESS ROAD in Clackamas, Oregon has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is UPPER ACCESS ROAD inspected?
UPPER ACCESS ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 10 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. UPPER ACCESS ROAD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for UPPER ACCESS ROAD?
UPPER ACCESS ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 13.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining UPPER ACCESS ROAD?
UPPER ACCESS ROAD is owned and maintained by Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.
How old is UPPER ACCESS ROAD and does age affect safety?
UPPER ACCESS ROAD was built in 1963, making it 63 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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