US Bridges

Or 6 (hwy 037) over P&w & Ptb

Fair

Washington County, Oregon · 1.9 MI W of HWY 47 JCT · Structure no. 07686 037 04968

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
312 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
8,368
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 6 (hwy 037) over P&w & Ptb is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Or 6 (hwy 037) over P&w & Ptb in Washington County, Oregon. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 8,368 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2042. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 6 (hwy 037)
CrossesP&w & Ptb
Location1.9 MI W of HWY 47 JCT
RouteState Highway 6
CountyWashington County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.60883, -123.10241
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length312 ft (95.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,368 (2022)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 Or 6 (hwy 037) over P&w & Ptb built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 6 (hwy 037) over P&w & Ptb 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 2025.

How much traffic does Or 6 (hwy 037) over P&w & Ptb carry?

About 8,368 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Or 6 (hwy 037) over P&w & Ptb?

The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Or 6 (hwy 037) over P&w & Ptb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.