Molalla River (Knights Bridge Road) Bridge Repairs

The Molalla River (Knights Bridge Road) Bridge in the Canby area is an important connection for delivery of goods and services throughout the region. Bridge repairs will include painting, sealing cracks on the deck, resurfacing the deck, and repairing the concrete columns and bridge approaches. This project also includes seismic upgrades. 

Why

To preserve and extend the life of the bridge, to remove weight restrictions, allow for traffic to cross in an emergency, and to improve resiliency within our essential transportation network in the event of an earthquake.

Schedule

• Design: May 2022 to March 2023
• Right of way: April 2023 to Spring 2024
• Construction: May 2025 to August 2026

Traffic impacts

A four-month full road closure is needed on N Knights Bridge Road at the bridge site to pave the deck and perform bridge repairs. The closure is anticipated to start in late May through late September 2025. When construction can occur with traffic, single-lane closures will guide travelers through the work zone. 

Knights Bridge Park closure

For the public's safety, Knights Bridge Park will be closed for the duration of the construction on the western bank of the river. The protected area will allow for reclamation and restoration of the western riverbank and will be used as a staging area by the contractor.

Current activities

• Contract to be awarded to Farline Bridge, Inc.
• Preparing for construction.  

Funding

• Project estimate $5.4 million
• Funding is provided from ODOT Local Bridge Program with a 10.3% match from county road funds