US Bridges

Conn 2 (parkway)co over HWY 144

Fair

Washington County, Oregon · Sunset Interchange · Structure no. 09607 144 00011

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
260 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Conn 2 (parkway)co over HWY 144 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Conn 2 (parkway)co over HWY 144 in Washington County, Oregon. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2030. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 38.5 mi (62 km).

CarriesConn 2 (parkway)co
CrossesHWY 144
LocationSunset Interchange
RouteCity Street 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.50709, -122.77962
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2010)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed38.5 mi (62 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$1.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Conn 2 (parkway)co over HWY 144 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Conn 2 (parkway)co over 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 Conn 2 (parkway)co over HWY 144 carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Conn 2 (parkway)co over HWY 144?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Conn 2 (parkway)co over HWY 144?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.