US Bridges

Or 47 (hwy 102) over West Fork Dairy Creek

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Oregon · 033 MI N Forest Grove · Structure no. 02347 102 08634

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,189
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 47 (hwy 102) over West Fork Dairy Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 47 (hwy 102) over West Fork Dairy Creek in Washington County, Oregon. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,189 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,700 by 2042. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesOr 47 (hwy 102)
CrossesWest Fork Dairy Creek
Location033 MI N Forest Grove
RouteState Highway 47
StateOregon
Coordinates45.5718, -123.10934
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,189 (2022)
Projected traffic14,700 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$580,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 47 (hwy 102) over West Fork Dairy Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 47 (hwy 102) over West Fork Dairy Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Or 47 (hwy 102) over West Fork Dairy Creek carry?

About 6,189 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Or 47 (hwy 102) over West Fork Dairy Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Or 47 (hwy 102) over West Fork Dairy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.