US Bridges

Bethany Blvd. over HWY 47 (us 26)

Fair

Washington County, Oregon · 8.8 MI W of Portland Cc · Structure no. 16966 047 06567

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
260 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,307
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethany Blvd. over HWY 47 (us 26) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bethany Blvd. over HWY 47 (us 26) in Washington County, Oregon. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 19,307 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 174,300 by 2040. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesBethany Blvd.
CrossesHWY 47 (us 26)
Location8.8 MI W of Portland Cc
RouteCounty Highway 26
CountyWashington County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.53237, -122.84236
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,307 (2022)
Projected traffic174,300 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bethany Blvd. over HWY 47 (us 26) built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bethany Blvd. 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 Bethany Blvd. over HWY 47 (us 26) carry?

About 19,307 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bethany Blvd. over HWY 47 (us 26)?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns Bethany Blvd. over HWY 47 (us 26)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.