US Bridges

US 26 (hwy 047)CON over Light Rail Transit

Fair

Washington County, Oregon · HWY 47 WB to HWY 144 SB · Structure no. 17307A047C06954

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
66,544
2022 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

US 26 (hwy 047)CON over Light Rail Transit is a concrete frame carrying US 26 (hwy 047)CON 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 66,544 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,000 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 76 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 26 (hwy 047)CON
CrossesLight Rail Transit
LocationHWY 47 WB to HWY 144 SB
RouteU.S. Route 26
CountyWashington County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.50979, -122.77971
Functional classUrban Local

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 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum 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 length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66,544 (2022)
Projected traffic73,000 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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$161,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

About 66,544 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

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

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.