US Bridges

Or 6 (hwy 037) over HWY 102

Fair

Washington County, Oregon · 2.5 MI W of HWY 47 JCT · Structure no. 08033 037 04909

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,087
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 6 (hwy 037) over HWY 102 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Or 6 (hwy 037) over HWY 102 in Washington County, Oregon. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 8,087 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,600 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 6 (hwy 037)
CrossesHWY 102
Location2.5 MI W of HWY 47 JCT
RouteState Highway 6
CountyWashington County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.60918, -123.11446
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,087 (2022)
Projected traffic13,600 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$615,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 6 (hwy 037) over HWY 102 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 6 (hwy 037) over HWY 102 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 HWY 102 carry?

About 8,087 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Or 6 (hwy 037) over HWY 102?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Or 6 (hwy 037) over HWY 102?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.