US Bridges

153rd Ave over Beaverton Creek

Fair

Washington County, Oregon · 001 MI N Tv HWY · Structure no. BB014 000000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,833
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

153rd Ave over Beaverton Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 153rd Ave over Beaverton Creek in Washington County, Oregon. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 2,833 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,125 by 2025. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries153rd Ave
CrossesBeaverton Creek
Location001 MI N Tv HWY
RouteCity Street C0000
CountyWashington County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.49314, -122.83242
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,833 (2020)
Projected traffic3,125 by 2025
Trucks5%
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 153rd Ave over Beaverton Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is 153rd Ave over Beaverton 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 153rd Ave over Beaverton Creek carry?

About 2,833 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 153rd Ave over Beaverton Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns 153rd Ave over Beaverton Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.