US Bridges

Murtaugh Road over Murtaugh Creek

Good

Washington County, Oregon · 0020 M I W Meacham · Structure no. 19786 201900020

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
177
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Murtaugh Road over Murtaugh Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Murtaugh Road over Murtaugh Creek in Washington County, Oregon. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 177 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2025. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesMurtaugh Road
CrossesMurtaugh Creek
Location0020 M I W Meacham
RouteCounty Highway C2019
StateOregon
Coordinates45.6943, -123.0771
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic177 (2020)
Projected traffic202 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Murtaugh Road over Murtaugh Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Murtaugh Road over Murtaugh 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Murtaugh Road over Murtaugh Creek carry?

About 177 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Murtaugh Road over Murtaugh Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Murtaugh Road over Murtaugh Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.