US Bridges

Fern Hill Road over Tualatin River

Good

Washington County, Oregon · 002 South HWY 47 · Structure no. 671249062400150

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,413
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fern Hill Road over Tualatin River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Fern Hill Road over Tualatin River in Washington County, Oregon. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 1,413 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,598 by 2025. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFern Hill Road
CrossesTualatin River
Location002 South HWY 47
RouteCounty Highway A0677
StateOregon
Coordinates45.50003, -123.08929
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,413 (2020)
Projected traffic1,598 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Fern Hill Road over Tualatin River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fern Hill Road over Tualatin River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Fern Hill Road over Tualatin River carry?

About 1,413 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fern Hill Road over Tualatin River?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Fern Hill Road over Tualatin River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.