US Bridges

HWY 140 over Jackson Bottom Slough

Poor

Washington County, Oregon · 0.9 MI N of HWY 29 · Structure no. 04962A140 00102

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
8,728
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 140 over Jackson Bottom Slough is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY 140 over Jackson Bottom Slough in Washington County, Oregon. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 8,728 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,900 by 2042. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesHWY 140
CrossesJackson Bottom Slough
Location0.9 MI N of HWY 29
RouteState Highway 219
StateOregon
Coordinates45.50546, -122.99096
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,728 (2022)
Projected traffic11,900 by 2042
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 140 over Jackson Bottom Slough built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 140 over Jackson Bottom Slough in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does HWY 140 over Jackson Bottom Slough carry?

About 8,728 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY 140 over Jackson Bottom Slough?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 140 over Jackson Bottom Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.