US Bridges

SW Barrows Road over Creek

Good

Washington County, Oregon · East Barrows RD Culvert · Structure no. 20029 000 00000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,275
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW Barrows Road over Creek is a steel culvert carrying SW Barrows Road over Creek in Washington County, Oregon. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 3,275 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,612 by 2025. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSW Barrows Road
CrossesCreek
LocationEast Barrows RD Culvert
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.43064, -122.82708
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,275 (2020)
Projected traffic3,612 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 SW Barrows Road over Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW Barrows Road over 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 SW Barrows Road over Creek carry?

About 3,275 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SW Barrows Road over Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns SW Barrows Road over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.