US Bridges

Or 217 over Tri-Met Lrt

Fair

Washington County, Oregon · Or 217 at MP 0.92 · Structure no. 17303 000 00000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
103,877
2022 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Or 217 over Tri-Met Lrt is a concrete frame carrying Or 217 over Tri-Met Lrt in Washington County, Oregon. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 103,877 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 118,200 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 160 ft wide.

CarriesOr 217
CrossesTri-Met Lrt
LocationOr 217 at MP 0.92
RouteState Highway 217
StateOregon
Coordinates45.4988, -122.7914
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating98.9 US tons
Inventory rating76.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width160 ft (48.8 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103,877 (2022)
Projected traffic118,200 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 Or 217 over Tri-Met Lrt built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 217 over Tri-Met Lrt 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Or 217 over Tri-Met Lrt carry?

About 103,877 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Or 217 over Tri-Met Lrt?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 160 ft wide.

Who owns Or 217 over Tri-Met Lrt?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.