US Bridges

HWY 141 over Or 217 (hwy 144)

FairClosed to traffic

Washington County, Oregon · 0.3 MI N of HWY 1-W · Structure no. 09454 141 00471

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
283 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,723
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 141 over Or 217 (hwy 144) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY 141 over Or 217 (hwy 144) in Washington County, Oregon. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 11,723 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,300 by 2042. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY 141
CrossesOr 217 (hwy 144)
Location0.3 MI N of HWY 1-W
RouteState Highway 141
StateOregon
Coordinates45.43768, -122.76538
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,723 (2022)
Projected traffic17,300 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 HWY 141 over Or 217 (hwy 144) built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 141 over Or 217 (hwy 144) 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 HWY 141 over Or 217 (hwy 144) carry?

About 11,723 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY 141 over Or 217 (hwy 144)?

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 141 over Or 217 (hwy 144)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.