US Bridges

HWY 144AY over HWY 144

Fair

Washington County, Oregon · 2.8 MI NW Tigard Cc · Structure no. 23873144AY00304

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
269 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,677
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 144AY over HWY 144 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY 144AY over HWY 144 in Washington County, Oregon. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 3,677 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2030. The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY 144AY
CrossesHWY 144
Location2.8 MI NW Tigard Cc
RouteState Highway 217
StateOregon
Coordinates45.4693, -122.7864
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length269 ft (82 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,677 (2022)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2030
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 144AY over HWY 144 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 144AY over HWY 144 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does HWY 144AY over HWY 144 carry?

About 3,677 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY 144AY over HWY 144?

The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 144AY over HWY 144?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.