US Bridges

Or 217 (hwy 144) over I-5 (hwy 001)

Fair

Clackamas County, Oregon · HWY 1 & HWY 144 Intchnge · Structure no. 09569 144 00722

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
299 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
92,194
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 217 (hwy 144) over I-5 (hwy 001) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 217 (hwy 144) over I-5 (hwy 001) in Clackamas County, Oregon. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 92,194 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 108,700 by 2042. The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 217 (hwy 144)
CrossesI-5 (hwy 001)
LocationHWY 1 & HWY 144 Intchnge
RouteState Highway 217
CountyClackamas County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.42097, -122.74403
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length299 ft (91.1 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92,194 (2022)
Projected traffic108,700 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$3.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 217 (hwy 144) over I-5 (hwy 001) built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 217 (hwy 144) over I-5 (hwy 001) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Or 217 (hwy 144) over I-5 (hwy 001) carry?

About 92,194 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Or 217 (hwy 144) over I-5 (hwy 001)?

The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Or 217 (hwy 144) over I-5 (hwy 001)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.