US Bridges

Minter Bridge Road over Tualatin River

Fair

Washington County, Oregon · 018 MI S River Road · Structure no. 19194 093500200

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

About this bridge

Minter Bridge Road over Tualatin River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Minter Bridge Road over Tualatin River 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 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMinter Bridge Road
CrossesTualatin River
Location018 MI S River Road
RouteCounty Highway C0139
StateOregon
Coordinates45.48489, -122.98217
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span207 ft (63 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 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
CrossesWaterway
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 built?

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

What condition is Minter Bridge Road over Tualatin River 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 carry?

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

How long is Minter Bridge Road over Tualatin River?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 207 ft (63 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Minter Bridge Road over Tualatin River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.