US Bridges

HWY 91 over Pnwr

Fair

Washington County, Oregon · At Tigard Cc · Structure no. 02532 01W 00921

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
343 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
35,507
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 91 over Pnwr is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying HWY 91 over Pnwr in Washington County, Oregon. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 35,507 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,200 by 2042. The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY 91
CrossesPnwr
LocationAt Tigard Cc
RouteState Highway 99
StateOregon
Coordinates45.43128, -122.77189
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionFebruary 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 rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length343 ft (104.5 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,507 (2022)
Projected traffic40,200 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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$3.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 91 over Pnwr built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 91 over Pnwr 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does HWY 91 over Pnwr carry?

About 35,507 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY 91 over Pnwr?

The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 91 over Pnwr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.