US Bridges

SW Seiffert RD over Heaton Creek

Good

Washington County, Oregon · 0.5 MI South HWY 219 · Structure no. 671225177600000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,147
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW Seiffert RD over Heaton Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SW Seiffert RD over Heaton Creek in Washington County, Oregon. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,147 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,272 by 2025. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSW Seiffert RD
CrossesHeaton Creek
Location0.5 MI South HWY 219
RouteCounty Highway C0179
StateOregon
Coordinates45.39111, -122.92939
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,147 (2020)
Projected traffic1,272 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 SW Seiffert RD over Heaton Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW Seiffert RD over Heaton Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does SW Seiffert RD over Heaton Creek carry?

About 1,147 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SW Seiffert RD over Heaton Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SW Seiffert RD over Heaton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.