Scappoose-vernonia over Elk Creek
Columbia County, Oregon · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Scappoose-vernonia over Elk Creek in Columbia County, Oregon, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 991 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2020).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 74 of the 128 inventoried bridges in Columbia County rated fair (57.8%); 12 (9.4%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated May 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete culvert |
| Length | about 24 ft |
| Location | 3.09scappoose-vernonia |
| NBI structure number | 21571 306900309 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | May 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | U: unknown foundation, not evaluated for scour |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Oregon department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Columbia County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 30 (hwy 92) over N Fork Scappoose River | 1980 | 31,178 | Fair |
| US 30 (Hwy 92) over S Fork Scappoose River | 1980 | 31,178 | Fair |
| US 30 (hwy 92) over Honeyman Creek | 1919 | 30,567 | Fair |
| US 30 (Hwy 92) over McNulty Creek | 1996 | 23,995 | Fair |
| Hwy 92 Conn over Columbia River | 1929 | 21,169 | Fair |
| US 30 (Hwy 92) over Milton Creek | 1996 | 20,849 | Fair |
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