Burnside Street over Willamette River
FairPosted for loadMultnomah County, Oregon · Willamette River MP 12.4 · Structure no. 00511 000000000
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 856 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Burnside Street over Willamette River is a steel movable - bascule carrying Burnside Street over Willamette River in Multnomah County, Oregon. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 35,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,500 by 2025. The structure is 856 ft (260.9 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Burnside Street over Willamette River built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.
What condition is Burnside Street over Willamette 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Burnside Street over Willamette River carry?
About 35,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Burnside Street over Willamette River?
The structure is 856 ft (260.9 m) long with a longest span of 266 ft (81.1 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns Burnside Street over Willamette River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.