US Bridges

Or 217 (hwy 144) over HWY 29 Tv HWY

Fair

Washington County, Oregon · 1.0 MI N of Allen Blvd · Structure no. 09611 144 00147

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
111,230
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 217 (hwy 144) over HWY 29 Tv HWY is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Or 217 (hwy 144) over HWY 29 Tv HWY 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 111,230 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 118,100 by 2042. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 38.5 mi (62 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 217 (hwy 144)
CrossesHWY 29 Tv HWY
Location1.0 MI N of Allen Blvd
RouteState Highway 217
CountyWashington County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.49074, -122.79217
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.
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 evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111,230 (2022)
Projected traffic118,100 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed38.5 mi (62 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 217 (hwy 144) over HWY 29 Tv HWY built?

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

What condition is Or 217 (hwy 144) over HWY 29 Tv HWY 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 HWY 29 Tv HWY carry?

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

How long is Or 217 (hwy 144) over HWY 29 Tv HWY?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Or 217 (hwy 144) over HWY 29 Tv HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.