US Bridges

Norwood Road over Pacific HWY 1 (I-5)

Fair

Washington County, Oregon · 2.4 MI S of Tualatin R. · Structure no. 07575A001 28742

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Frame
Steel Continuous
Length
293 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,618
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Norwood Road over Pacific HWY 1 (I-5) is a steel continuous frame carrying Norwood Road over Pacific HWY 1 (I-5) in Washington County, Oregon. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,618 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,016 by 2030. The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesNorwood Road
CrossesPacific HWY 1 (I-5)
Location2.4 MI S of Tualatin R.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.35374, -122.76411
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length293 ft (89.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,618 (2010)
Projected traffic3,016 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Norwood Road over Pacific HWY 1 (I-5) built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Norwood Road over Pacific HWY 1 (I-5) 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Norwood Road over Pacific HWY 1 (I-5) carry?

About 1,618 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Norwood Road over Pacific HWY 1 (I-5)?

The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Norwood Road over Pacific HWY 1 (I-5)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.