Portland Avenue over Deschutes River
FairDeschutes County, Oregon · 001 MI W Bus US 20 · Structure no. 17B003000000000
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,211
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Portland Avenue over Deschutes River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Portland Avenue over Deschutes River in Deschutes County, Oregon. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 11,211 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,961 by 2025. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Portland Avenue over Deschutes River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Portland Avenue over Deschutes River 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Portland Avenue over Deschutes River carry?
About 11,211 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Portland Avenue over Deschutes River?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Portland Avenue over Deschutes River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.