HWY 081 over Grand Ave
FairMultnomah County, Oregon · 1.5 MI SE Portland Cc · Structure no. 02097 01E 00159
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1955
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 1,037 ft
- 27 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 63,778
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY 081 over Grand Ave is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying HWY 081 over Grand Ave in Multnomah County, Oregon. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 88 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.
It carries about 63,778 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,300 by 2042. The structure is 1,037 ft (316.1 m) long and 23 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY 081 over Grand Ave built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.
What condition is HWY 081 over Grand Ave 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does HWY 081 over Grand Ave carry?
About 63,778 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is HWY 081 over Grand Ave?
The structure is 1,037 ft (316.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns HWY 081 over Grand Ave?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.