US Bridges

SW Murray Blvd over Summer Creek

Fair

Washington County, Oregon · .25 MI S of Scholls Fery · Structure no. 20596 206500000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
295 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,373
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW Murray Blvd over Summer Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SW Murray Blvd over Summer Creek in Washington County, Oregon. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 5 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 3,373 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,720 by 2025. The structure is 295 ft (89.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSW Murray Blvd
CrossesSummer Creek
Location.25 MI S of Scholls Fery
RouteCounty Highway C1735
StateOregon
Coordinates45.4362, -122.8255
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length295 ft (89.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,373 (2020)
Projected traffic3,720 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SW Murray Blvd over Summer Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW Murray Blvd over Summer 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 Murray Blvd over Summer Creek carry?

About 3,373 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SW Murray Blvd over Summer Creek?

The structure is 295 ft (89.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns SW Murray Blvd over Summer Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.