US Bridges

Or 217 (hwy 144) over HWY 40 Ore 10

Fair

Washington County, Oregon · 0.3 MI N of SPRR · Structure no. 09612 144 00176

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

About this bridge

Or 217 (hwy 144) over HWY 40 Ore 10 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Or 217 (hwy 144) over HWY 40 Ore 10 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 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOr 217 (hwy 144)
CrossesHWY 40 Ore 10
Location0.3 MI N of SPRR
RouteState Highway 217
StateOregon
Coordinates45.48656, -122.79291
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 217 (hwy 144) over HWY 40 Ore 10 built?

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

What condition is Or 217 (hwy 144) over HWY 40 Ore 10 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 40 Ore 10 carry?

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

How long is Or 217 (hwy 144) over HWY 40 Ore 10?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Or 217 (hwy 144) over HWY 40 Ore 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.