US Bridges

US 26 (hwy 047) over Light Rail Transit

Fair

Washington County, Oregon · .3 M W of HWY 144 · Structure no. 17305 047 06895

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
133,089
2022 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

US 26 (hwy 047) over Light Rail Transit is a concrete frame carrying US 26 (hwy 047) over Light Rail Transit in Washington County, Oregon. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 133,089 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 146,000 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 586 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 26 (hwy 047)
CrossesLight Rail Transit
Location.3 M W of HWY 144
RouteU.S. Route 26
CountyWashington County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.5099, -122.78204
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.
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 rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating63.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width586 ft (178.6 m)
Roadway width189 ft (57.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133,089 (2022)
Projected traffic146,000 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$159,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 26 (hwy 047) over Light Rail Transit built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 26 (hwy 047) over Light Rail Transit 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 US 26 (hwy 047) over Light Rail Transit carry?

About 133,089 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 26 (hwy 047) over Light Rail Transit?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 586 ft wide.

Who owns US 26 (hwy 047) over Light Rail Transit?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.