US Bridges

Or 47 (hwy 102) over South Fork Dairy Creek

Good

Washington County, Oregon · 034 MI N Forest Grove · Structure no. 04960A102 08622

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,189
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 47 (hwy 102) over South Fork Dairy Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 47 (hwy 102) over South Fork Dairy Creek in Washington County, Oregon. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 83 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,189 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,700 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesOr 47 (hwy 102)
CrossesSouth Fork Dairy Creek
Location034 MI N Forest Grove
RouteState Highway 47
StateOregon
Coordinates45.57359, -123.10936
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Or 47 (hwy 102) over South Fork Dairy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

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

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.