US Bridges

N.W. 185th Ave over Rock Creek

Good

Washington County, Oregon · 004 M I S Springville RD · Structure no. 671340025700107

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,587
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N.W. 185th Ave over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying N.W. 185th Ave over Rock Creek in Washington County, Oregon. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 4,587 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,192 by 2025. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN.W. 185th Ave
CrossesRock Creek
Location004 M I S Springville RD
RouteCounty Highway C0300
StateOregon
Coordinates45.56743, -122.86759
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,587 (2020)
Projected traffic5,192 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 N.W. 185th Ave over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is N.W. 185th Ave over Rock 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does N.W. 185th Ave over Rock Creek carry?

About 4,587 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N.W. 185th Ave over Rock Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns N.W. 185th Ave over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.