US Bridges

SW Wilshire over HWY 144

Fair

Washington County, Oregon · 1.3 MI N of HWY 29 · Structure no. 09608 144 00019

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
315 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,288
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW Wilshire over HWY 144 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SW Wilshire 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 22,288 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,894 by 2030. The structure is 315 ft (96.1 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 38.5 mi (62 km).

CarriesSW Wilshire
CrossesHWY 144
Location1.3 MI N of HWY 29
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.50603, -122.78025
Functional classUrban Local

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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length315 ft (96.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.2 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,288 (2010)
Projected traffic43,894 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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$3.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SW Wilshire over HWY 144 built?

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

What condition is SW Wilshire 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 SW Wilshire over HWY 144 carry?

About 22,288 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SW Wilshire over HWY 144?

The structure is 315 ft (96.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.2 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns SW Wilshire over HWY 144?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.