US Bridges

Or 217 (hwy 144) over Fanno Creek

Fair

Washington County, Oregon · 0.4 M S of Allen Blvd · Structure no. 09457 144 00285

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
107,861
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 217 (hwy 144) over Fanno Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Or 217 (hwy 144) over Fanno Creek in Washington County, Oregon. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1976, 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 107,861 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 125,000 by 2042. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOr 217 (hwy 144)
CrossesFanno Creek
Location0.4 M S of Allen Blvd
RouteState Highway 217
StateOregon
Coordinates45.4719, -122.7862
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width125 ft (38.1 m)
Roadway width119 ft (36.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107,861 (2022)
Projected traffic125,000 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 217 (hwy 144) over Fanno Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Or 217 (hwy 144) over Fanno Creek 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 Fanno Creek carry?

About 107,861 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Or 217 (hwy 144) over Fanno Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns Or 217 (hwy 144) over Fanno Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.