US Bridges

Mt Richmond RD over Tualatin River

Fair

Washington County, Oregon · 003 MI N County Line · Structure no. 671264064100510

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
305
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Richmond RD over Tualatin River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Mt Richmond RD over Tualatin River 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 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 305 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 345 by 2025. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMt Richmond RD
CrossesTualatin River
Location003 MI N County Line
RouteCounty Highway C0128
StateOregon
Coordinates45.43599, -123.20498
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic305 (2020)
Projected traffic345 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 Mt Richmond RD over Tualatin River built?

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

What condition is Mt Richmond RD over Tualatin River 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 Mt Richmond RD over Tualatin River carry?

About 305 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mt Richmond RD over Tualatin River?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Mt Richmond RD over Tualatin River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.