US Bridges

US 26 (hwy 047) over Ghost Creek

Fair

Washington County, Oregon · 17.3 MI W of Portland Cc · Structure no. 21530 047F05716

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,838
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 26 (hwy 047) over Ghost Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US 26 (hwy 047) over Ghost Creek in Washington County, Oregon. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 9,838 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,200 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 26 (hwy 047)
CrossesGhost Creek
Location17.3 MI W of Portland Cc
RouteU.S. Route 26
CountyWashington County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.5915, -122.9964
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.5 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,838 (2022)
Projected traffic69,200 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 26 (hwy 047) over Ghost Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 26 (hwy 047) over Ghost 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 26 (hwy 047) over Ghost Creek carry?

About 9,838 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 26 (hwy 047) over Ghost Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns US 26 (hwy 047) over Ghost Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.