US Bridges

SW Denney RD over HWY 144 and RR

Fair

Washington County, Oregon · 2.8 MI NW Tigard Cc · Structure no. 16143 144C00302

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
374 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,687
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW Denney RD over HWY 144 and RR is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SW Denney RD over HWY 144 and RR in Washington County, Oregon. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 2,687 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2030. The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSW Denney RD
CrossesHWY 144 and RR
Location2.8 MI NW Tigard Cc
RouteState Highway 217
StateOregon
Coordinates45.46939, -122.78639
Functional classUrban Collector

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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length374 ft (114 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,687 (2020)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2030
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SW Denney RD over HWY 144 and RR built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW Denney RD over HWY 144 and RR 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 SW Denney RD over HWY 144 and RR carry?

About 2,687 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SW Denney RD over HWY 144 and RR?

The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns SW Denney RD over HWY 144 and RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.