US Bridges

HWY 141 over Fanno Creek

Fair

Washington County, Oregon · 2.9 MI S of HWY 143 · Structure no. 04968 141 00573

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,362
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 141 over Fanno Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY 141 over Fanno Creek in Washington County, Oregon. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 10,362 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,900 by 2042. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHWY 141
CrossesFanno Creek
Location2.9 MI S of HWY 143
RouteState Highway 141
StateOregon
Coordinates45.42369, -122.76573
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,362 (2022)
Projected traffic17,900 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 141 over Fanno Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 141 over Fanno 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does HWY 141 over Fanno Creek carry?

About 10,362 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is HWY 141 over Fanno Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 141 over Fanno Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.