US Bridges

NE Mlk Blvd over HWY 2 & UPRR

Fair

Multnomah County, Oregon · 0.1 MI E Portland Cc · Structure no. 02350A01EX00020

Built
1908
117 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
464 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
35,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE Mlk Blvd over HWY 2 & UPRR is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying NE Mlk Blvd over HWY 2 & UPRR in Multnomah County, Oregon. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 117 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 35,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,900 by 2038. The structure is 464 ft (141.4 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNE Mlk Blvd
CrossesHWY 2 & UPRR
Location0.1 MI E Portland Cc
RouteCity Street 99
CountyMultnomah County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.52573, -122.66172
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating12.9 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length464 ft (141.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,800 (2018)
Projected traffic39,900 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and railroad
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$6.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NE Mlk Blvd over HWY 2 & UPRR built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is NE Mlk Blvd over HWY 2 & UPRR 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 NE Mlk Blvd over HWY 2 & UPRR carry?

About 35,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is NE Mlk Blvd over HWY 2 & UPRR?

The structure is 464 ft (141.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns NE Mlk Blvd over HWY 2 & UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.