US Bridges

Walker Road over HWY 144

Fair

Washington County, Oregon · 0.6 MI N of HWY 29 · Structure no. 13494 144C00092

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
228 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,066
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walker Road over HWY 144 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Walker Road over HWY 144 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 20,066 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,990 by 2030. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 38.5 mi (62 km).

CarriesWalker Road
CrossesHWY 144
Location0.6 MI N of HWY 29
RouteState Highway 217
StateOregon
Coordinates45.4987, -122.7906
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.5 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,066 (2022)
Projected traffic26,990 by 2030
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Walker Road over HWY 144 built?

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

What condition is Walker Road 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 Walker Road over HWY 144 carry?

About 20,066 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Walker Road over HWY 144?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Walker Road over HWY 144?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.