US Bridges

Or 213 (ne 82nd) over UPRR and Trimet

FairPosted for load

Multnomah County, Oregon · 5.0 MI E of Port Center · Structure no. 01994 068 00224

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,504
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 213 (ne 82nd) over UPRR and Trimet is a concrete continuous slab carrying Or 213 (ne 82nd) over UPRR and Trimet in Multnomah County, Oregon. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1954, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 9,504 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,600 by 2042. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 213 (ne 82nd)
CrossesUPRR and Trimet
Location5.0 MI E of Port Center
RouteState Highway 213
CountyMultnomah County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.5339, -122.57897
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.7 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,504 (2022)
Projected traffic15,600 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$594,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 213 (ne 82nd) over UPRR and Trimet built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is Or 213 (ne 82nd) over UPRR and Trimet 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Or 213 (ne 82nd) over UPRR and Trimet carry?

About 9,504 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Or 213 (ne 82nd) over UPRR and Trimet?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns Or 213 (ne 82nd) over UPRR and Trimet?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.