US Bridges

HWY 140 over Burris Creek

Fair

Washington County, Oregon · 113 MI N Newberg · Structure no. 02742A140 00721

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,422
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 140 over Burris Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY 140 over Burris Creek in Washington County, Oregon. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5,422 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesHWY 140
CrossesBurris Creek
Location113 MI N Newberg
RouteState Highway 219
StateOregon
Coordinates45.42588, -122.96097
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,422 (2022)
Projected traffic7,200 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$348,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 140 over Burris Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 140 over Burris 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does HWY 140 over Burris Creek carry?

About 5,422 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is HWY 140 over Burris Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 140 over Burris Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.