US Bridges

Or 6 (hwy 037) over Bateman Creek

Good

Washington County, Oregon · 10.77 MI W HWY 47 JCT · Structure no. 19707 037 04087

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,908
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 6 (hwy 037) over Bateman Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Or 6 (hwy 037) over Bateman Creek in Washington County, Oregon. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,908 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,800 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 33.6 mi (54 km).

CarriesOr 6 (hwy 037)
CrossesBateman Creek
Location10.77 MI W HWY 47 JCT
RouteState Highway 6
StateOregon
Coordinates45.62527, -123.26415
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (26 m)
Longest span85 ft (26 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,908 (2022)
Projected traffic6,800 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed33.6 mi (54 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Or 6 (hwy 037) over Bateman Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 6 (hwy 037) over Bateman Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Or 6 (hwy 037) over Bateman Creek carry?

About 4,908 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Or 6 (hwy 037) over Bateman Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Or 6 (hwy 037) over Bateman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.