Scour Critical Bridges in Oregon
1,231 bridges in Oregon at risk from water erosion around foundations.
Scour Critical Bridges
Scour is the erosion of soil and rock around a bridge's foundation caused by moving water. When foundations are exposed or undermined, a bridge can collapse even if its deck and superstructure are in good condition. Scour is the leading cause of bridge failures in the US. These 1,231 bridges in Oregon have been identified as vulnerable to scour damage.
| Bridge | State | Scour Status | Condition | Year Built | ADT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CALAPOOIA RIVER | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1940 | 5,562 |
| FOURMILE CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1929 | 5,551 |
| Ash Swale | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1922 | 5,468 |
| S Yamhill River | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1935 | 5,448 |
| HERMISTON DITCH | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1977 | 5,360 |
| CALAPOOIA RIVER | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1960 | 5,356 |
| Willamina River | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1963 | 5,308 |
| Rock Creek | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1986 | 5,304 |
| Necarney Creek | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1937 | 5,300 |
| GRIFFIN CR/SO. STAGE RD. | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1941 | 5,270 |
| NECANICUM RIVER | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1957 | 5,250 |
| MILL CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1948 | 5,239 |
| GR RONDE R (ISLAND CITY) | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 1976 | 5,223 |
| MORTON CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1925 | 5,197 |
| SIUSLAW RIVER(MAPLETON) | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1970 | 5,185 |
| TICKLE CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1961 | 5,162 |
| WALLOWA RIVER (RAILROAD) | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 1966 | 5,160 |
| TROUT CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 1988 | 5,160 |
| COW CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 2008 | 5,155 |
| POORMANS CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1975 | 5,143 |
| COAST FORK WILLAMETTE R | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1960 | 5,141 |
| SNAKE RIVER(NYSSA) | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1957 | 5,100 |
| WILLAMETTE RIVER | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1952 | 5,100 |
| Wilson River | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1939 | 5,092 |
| FLORAS CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1967 | 5,056 |
| LOST RIVER | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1941 | 5,002 |
| POWELL BUTTE CANAL | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1954 | 4,833 |
| WILDCAT CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1961 | 4,758 |
| WILDCAT CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1961 | 4,758 |
| WILDCAT CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1961 | 4,758 |
| WALKER CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1962 | 4,730 |
| ELK RIVER | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1969 | 4,721 |
| MILL CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1930 | 4,699 |
| MILL CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1930 | 4,699 |
| MILL CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1930 | 4,699 |
| MILL CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1930 | 4,699 |
| KNOWLES CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1958 | 4,630 |
| Willamette River | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1958 | 4,595 |
| SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1946 | 4,541 |
| A-2 CHANNEL | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1981 | 4,539 |
| AMAZON CANAL | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1973 | 4,535 |
| North Santiam River | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1973 | 4,530 |
| Snake River | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1953 | 4,512 |
| NECANICUM RV | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1952 | 4,501 |
| LOUSE CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 1957 | 4,500 |
| DRY CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1969 | 4,484 |
| MILL CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1960 | 4,484 |
| REESE CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1963 | 4,481 |
| SIXES RIVER | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1971 | 4,463 |
| CRYSTAL CREEK | Oregon | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1971 | 4,463 |
Scour Critical Rating Codes
| Code 2 — Unaddressed | Bridge is scour critical with no countermeasures installed. The foundation is vulnerable and no protective action has been taken. |
| Code 3 — Countermeasures Installed | Protective measures (riprap, sheet piling, etc.) have been installed to reduce scour risk, but the bridge remains classified as scour critical. |
| Code 6 — Countermeasures Ineffective | Protective measures were installed but have been assessed as ineffective. The bridge requires re-evaluation and additional action. |
About Scour Critical Bridges
Scour critical bridges have been identified through underwater inspection or analysis as having foundations that are unstable or could become unstable during flood conditions. FHWA requires action plans for all scour critical bridges. Famous scour failures include the 1987 Schoharie Creek Bridge collapse in New York.