US Bridges

Or 99W (hwy 001W) over SW Multnomah Blvd

Fair

Multnomah County, Oregon · 1.7 MI S of HWY 40 · Structure no. 02010 01W 00486

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,062
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 99W (hwy 001W) over SW Multnomah Blvd is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Or 99W (hwy 001W) over SW Multnomah Blvd in Multnomah County, Oregon. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 17,062 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,800 by 2042. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 57 ft wide.

CarriesOr 99W (hwy 001W)
CrossesSW Multnomah Blvd
Location1.7 MI S of HWY 40
RouteState Highway 99
StateOregon
Coordinates45.46507, -122.69879
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,062 (2022)
Projected traffic24,800 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$932,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 99W (hwy 001W) over SW Multnomah Blvd built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 99W (hwy 001W) over SW Multnomah Blvd 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 2024.

How much traffic does Or 99W (hwy 001W) over SW Multnomah Blvd carry?

About 17,062 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Or 99W (hwy 001W) over SW Multnomah Blvd?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Or 99W (hwy 001W) over SW Multnomah Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.