US Bridges

NW 185th Ave over HWY 47 US 26

Fair

Washington County, Oregon · 10.2 MI W of Portland Cc · Structure no. 09770 047C06429

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
265 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
38,408
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 185th Ave over HWY 47 US 26 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NW 185th Ave over HWY 47 US 26 in Washington County, Oregon. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 38,408 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,684 by 2030. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNW 185th Ave
CrossesHWY 47 US 26
Location10.2 MI W of Portland Cc
RouteCounty Highway 26
StateOregon
Coordinates45.54187, -122.86756
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.5 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,408 (2022)
Projected traffic30,684 by 2030
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 NW 185th Ave over HWY 47 US 26 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 185th Ave over HWY 47 US 26 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does NW 185th Ave over HWY 47 US 26 carry?

About 38,408 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is NW 185th Ave over HWY 47 US 26?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns NW 185th Ave over HWY 47 US 26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.