US Bridges

Or 217 (hwy 144) over Pnwr

Fair

Washington County, Oregon · 0.4 MI N of Allen Blvd · Structure no. 09045 144 00207

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
339 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
111,230
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 217 (hwy 144) over Pnwr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 217 (hwy 144) over Pnwr in Washington County, Oregon. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 111,230 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 118,100 by 2042. The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOr 217 (hwy 144)
CrossesPnwr
Location0.4 MI N of Allen Blvd
RouteState Highway 217
StateOregon
Coordinates45.48199, -122.79266
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length339 ft (103.3 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width95 ft (29.1 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111,230 (2022)
Projected traffic118,100 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 217 (hwy 144) over Pnwr built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 217 (hwy 144) over Pnwr 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Or 217 (hwy 144) over Pnwr carry?

About 111,230 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Or 217 (hwy 144) over Pnwr?

The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Or 217 (hwy 144) over Pnwr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.