US Bridges

SW Menlor Lane over Creek

Fair

Washington County, Oregon · Menlor Lane Culvert · Structure no. 20030 000 00000

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

About this bridge

SW Menlor Lane over Creek is a steel culvert carrying SW Menlor Lane 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 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 3,275 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,612 by 2025. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSW Menlor Lane
CrossesCreek
LocationMenlor Lane Culvert
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.42787, -122.83106
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,275 (2020)
Projected traffic3,612 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 Menlor Lane over Creek built?

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

What condition is SW Menlor Lane over Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SW Menlor Lane over Creek carry?

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

How long is SW Menlor Lane over Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns SW Menlor Lane over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.