Old Tv HWY #47 over Carpenter Creek
FairPosted for loadWashington County, Oregon · 007 MI S Forest Grove · Structure no. 671269002902058
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 65 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,230
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Tv HWY #47 over Carpenter Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Tv HWY #47 over Carpenter Creek in Washington County, Oregon. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,230 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,357 by 2025. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Tv HWY #47 over Carpenter Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Tv HWY #47 over Carpenter 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Old Tv HWY #47 over Carpenter Creek carry?
About 1,230 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Old Tv HWY #47 over Carpenter Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Old Tv HWY #47 over Carpenter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.