CLACKAMAS RIVER SAFETY ADVISORY--OLD TROLLEY BRIDGE SHOWING SIGNS OF FAILURE (PHOTO)
News Release from Clackamas Co. Sheriff's Office
Posted on FlashAlert: March 6th, 2014 11:23 AM
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The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office is strongly advising boaters to avoid passing under the Old Trolley Bridge down-stream from High Rocks on the Clackamas River. It is located about 1 mile up-river from it's confluence with the Willamette River.
Early this morning Construction crews working near the Old Trolley Bridge on the Clackamas River observed the bridge piling actually tilting towards Oregon City and downriver. Within the space of a few hours the top of the bridge piling had moved approximately 4 feet.
Clackamas County Engineers who were called in to assess the bridge advised the shift is significant and alarming. There is a valid concern about the overall stability of the bridge.
The Sheriff's Office Marine patrol is strongly recommending boaters avoid passing under this bridge. There are boat launches above the area at Riverside Park and Below the area at Meldrum Bar park for boaters to use.
The bridge is currently owned by Union Pacific. They are aware of the issue and have engineers evaluating the situation. Media Inquiries should contact Brock Nelson, Public Information Officer for Union Pacific.
This bridge is an abandoned remnant of a trolley line operated by the now-defunct Portland Traction Company. In the early 20th century it connected Oregon City with Portland.
Early this morning Construction crews working near the Old Trolley Bridge on the Clackamas River observed the bridge piling actually tilting towards Oregon City and downriver. Within the space of a few hours the top of the bridge piling had moved approximately 4 feet.
Clackamas County Engineers who were called in to assess the bridge advised the shift is significant and alarming. There is a valid concern about the overall stability of the bridge.
The Sheriff's Office Marine patrol is strongly recommending boaters avoid passing under this bridge. There are boat launches above the area at Riverside Park and Below the area at Meldrum Bar park for boaters to use.
The bridge is currently owned by Union Pacific. They are aware of the issue and have engineers evaluating the situation. Media Inquiries should contact Brock Nelson, Public Information Officer for Union Pacific.
This bridge is an abandoned remnant of a trolley line operated by the now-defunct Portland Traction Company. In the early 20th century it connected Oregon City with Portland.
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