US Bridges

Old Tv HWY #47 over Tualatin River Overflow

Fair

Washington County, Oregon · 0025 MI W Tualatin River · Structure no. 671406C02902610

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
576
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Tv HWY #47 over Tualatin River Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old Tv HWY #47 over Tualatin River Overflow in Washington County, Oregon. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 576 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 651 by 2025. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesOld Tv HWY #47
CrossesTualatin River Overflow
Location0025 MI W Tualatin River
RouteCounty Highway C1204
StateOregon
Coordinates45.44032, -123.14186
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic576 (2020)
Projected traffic651 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed—
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 Old Tv HWY #47 over Tualatin River Overflow built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Tv HWY #47 over Tualatin River Overflow 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 Old Tv HWY #47 over Tualatin River Overflow carry?

About 576 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Tv HWY #47 over Tualatin River Overflow?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Old Tv HWY #47 over Tualatin River Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.