US Bridges

Meacham Road over E Fork Dairy Creek

Fair

Washington County, Oregon · 002 MI W Dairy Creek Road · Structure no. 21563 074200020

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
152
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meacham Road over E Fork Dairy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meacham Road over E Fork Dairy Creek in Washington County, Oregon. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 152 vehicles a day, projected to reach 172 by 2025. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesMeacham Road
CrossesE Fork Dairy Creek
Location002 MI W Dairy Creek Road
RouteCounty Highway C0742
CountyWashington County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.69391, -123.06992
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic152 (2020)
Projected traffic172 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Meacham Road over E Fork Dairy Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meacham Road over E Fork Dairy 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 Meacham Road over E Fork Dairy Creek carry?

About 152 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Meacham Road over E Fork Dairy Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Meacham Road over E Fork Dairy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.