US Bridges

US 26 (hwy 047) WB over Pnwr & Vadis

Fair

Washington County, Oregon · 17.0 MI W Portland Swcl · Structure no. 02367 047 05573

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
361 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
11,858
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 26 (hwy 047) WB over Pnwr & Vadis is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 26 (hwy 047) WB over Pnwr & Vadis in Washington County, Oregon. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 11,858 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,850 by 2042. The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 26 (hwy 047) WB
CrossesPnwr & Vadis
Location17.0 MI W Portland Swcl
RouteU.S. Route 26
CountyWashington County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.60041, -123.02282
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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length361 ft (110 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,858 (2022)
Projected traffic16,850 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$1.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 26 (hwy 047) WB over Pnwr & Vadis built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 26 (hwy 047) WB over Pnwr & Vadis 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) WB over Pnwr & Vadis carry?

About 11,858 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 26 (hwy 047) WB over Pnwr & Vadis?

The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 26 (hwy 047) WB over Pnwr & Vadis?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.