US Bridges

HWY 29 over Johnson Creek

Fair

Washington County, Oregon · 055 MI E Hillsboro Cc · Structure no. 0P461 029 00497

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32,168
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 29 over Johnson Creek is a steel culvert carrying HWY 29 over Johnson Creek in Washington County, Oregon. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 5 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 32,168 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,700 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long.

CarriesHWY 29
CrossesJohnson Creek
Location055 MI E Hillsboro Cc
RouteState Highway 8
StateOregon
Coordinates45.49072, -122.83418
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.9 US tons
Inventory rating76.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,168 (2022)
Projected traffic42,700 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 29 over Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 29 over Johnson Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does HWY 29 over Johnson Creek carry?

About 32,168 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is HWY 29 over Johnson Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns HWY 29 over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.