US Bridges

S W Oak Street over Ash Creek

Fair

Washington County, Oregon · 001 MI W Hall Blvd · Structure no. 67T010117600008

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,523
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S W Oak Street over Ash Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S W Oak Street over Ash Creek 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 2,523 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,858 by 2025. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesS W Oak Street
CrossesAsh Creek
Location001 MI W Hall Blvd
RouteCity Street C0000
StateOregon
Coordinates45.44433, -122.76604
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating64 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,523 (2020)
Projected traffic2,858 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 S W Oak Street over Ash Creek built?

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

What condition is S W Oak Street over Ash 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does S W Oak Street over Ash Creek carry?

About 2,523 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S W Oak Street over Ash Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S W Oak Street over Ash Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.