US Bridges

SW 135th Avenue over Summer Creek

Fair

Washington County, Oregon · 0.2 MI S of Scholls Fy RD · Structure no. 21078 000 00000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,272
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 135th Avenue over Summer Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SW 135th Avenue over Summer Creek in Washington County, Oregon. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,272 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,403 by 2025. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSW 135th Avenue
CrossesSummer Creek
Location0.2 MI S of Scholls Fy RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.43899, -122.81579
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,272 (2020)
Projected traffic1,403 by 2025
Trucks10%
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 135th Avenue over Summer Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 135th Avenue 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SW 135th Avenue over Summer Creek carry?

About 1,272 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SW 135th Avenue over Summer Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns SW 135th Avenue over Summer Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.