US Bridges

US 26 (hwy 047) over HWY 102 Davies/Ptb

Fair

Washington County, Oregon · 4.0 MI W HWY 37 JCT · Structure no. 02363 047 04947

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
515 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
8,934
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 26 (hwy 047) over HWY 102 Davies/Ptb is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 26 (hwy 047) over HWY 102 Davies/Ptb in Washington County, Oregon. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 6 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 8,934 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,700 by 2042. The structure is 515 ft (157.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 26 (hwy 047)
CrossesHWY 102 Davies/Ptb
Location4.0 MI W HWY 37 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 26
StateOregon
Coordinates45.64479, -123.13491
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length515 ft (157.1 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,934 (2022)
Projected traffic11,700 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$2.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 26 (hwy 047) over HWY 102 Davies/Ptb built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 26 (hwy 047) over HWY 102 Davies/Ptb 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 26 (hwy 047) over HWY 102 Davies/Ptb carry?

About 8,934 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 26 (hwy 047) over HWY 102 Davies/Ptb?

The structure is 515 ft (157.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 26 (hwy 047) over HWY 102 Davies/Ptb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.