US Bridges

Minter Bridge Road over Tualatin River Overflow

Fair

Washington County, Oregon · 001 MI N Tualatin River · Structure no. 19193 093500190

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
192 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,649
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minter Bridge Road over Tualatin River Overflow is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Minter Bridge Road over Tualatin River Overflow in Washington County, Oregon. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 7,649 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,497 by 2025. The structure is 192 ft (58.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMinter Bridge Road
CrossesTualatin River Overflow
Location001 MI N Tualatin River
RouteCounty Highway C0139
StateOregon
Coordinates45.48589, -122.98116
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length192 ft (58.4 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,649 (2020)
Projected traffic11,497 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Minter Bridge Road over Tualatin River Overflow built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minter Bridge Road over Tualatin River Overflow 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Minter Bridge Road over Tualatin River Overflow carry?

About 7,649 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Minter Bridge Road over Tualatin River Overflow?

The structure is 192 ft (58.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Minter Bridge Road over Tualatin River Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.