US Bridges

Padgett Road over Mckay Creek

Fair

Washington County, Oregon · 008 W Connell Road · Structure no. 671312152000080

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
145 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
765
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Padgett Road over Mckay Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Padgett Road over Mckay Creek in Washington County, Oregon. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 765 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 865 by 2025. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPadgett Road
CrossesMckay Creek
Location008 W Connell Road
RouteCounty Highway C2245
CountyWashington County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.53262, -123.0047
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic765 (2020)
Projected traffic865 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Padgett Road over Mckay Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Padgett Road over Mckay 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Padgett Road over Mckay Creek carry?

About 765 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Padgett Road over Mckay Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Padgett Road over Mckay Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.