US Bridges

NE 42nd Ave over B-75 X Lombard and UPRR

Fair

Multnomah County, Oregon · NE Portland · Structure no. 02485 000 00219

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
299 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,234
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 42nd Ave over B-75 X Lombard and UPRR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE 42nd Ave over B-75 X Lombard and UPRR in Multnomah County, Oregon. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 8,234 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,081 by 2025. The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNE 42nd Ave
CrossesB-75 X Lombard and UPRR
LocationNE Portland
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMultnomah County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.57032, -122.61891
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length299 ft (91.1 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,234 (2020)
Projected traffic9,081 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 42nd Ave over B-75 X Lombard and UPRR built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 42nd Ave over B-75 X Lombard and 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does NE 42nd Ave over B-75 X Lombard and UPRR carry?

About 8,234 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NE 42nd Ave over B-75 X Lombard and UPRR?

The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns NE 42nd Ave over B-75 X Lombard and UPRR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.