US Bridges

HWY 140 over Mcfee Creek

Fair

Washington County, Oregon · 090 MI N Newberg · Structure no. 04966A140 00959

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
110 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,805
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 140 over Mcfee Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying HWY 140 over Mcfee Creek in Washington County, Oregon. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 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 4,805 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,500 by 2042. The structure is 110 ft (33.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY 140
CrossesMcfee Creek
Location090 MI N Newberg
RouteState Highway 219
CountyWashington County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.40131, -122.93865
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,805 (2022)
Projected traffic6,500 by 2042
Trucks11%
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$561,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 140 over Mcfee Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 140 over Mcfee 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 Mcfee Creek carry?

About 4,805 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is HWY 140 over Mcfee Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 140 over Mcfee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.