US Bridges

Or 6 (hwy 037) over EB HWY 047

Fair

Washington County, Oregon · 0.2 MI SW HWY 047 JCT · Structure no. 07779 037 05146

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,184
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 6 (hwy 037) over EB HWY 047 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Or 6 (hwy 037) over EB HWY 047 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 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 4,184 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2042. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesOr 6 (hwy 037)
CrossesEB HWY 047
Location0.2 MI SW HWY 047 JCT
RouteState Highway 6
StateOregon
Coordinates45.61609, -123.067
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,184 (2022)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$891,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 6 (hwy 037) over EB HWY 047 built?

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

What condition is Or 6 (hwy 037) over EB HWY 047 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 EB HWY 047 carry?

About 4,184 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Or 6 (hwy 037) over EB HWY 047?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Or 6 (hwy 037) over EB HWY 047?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.