US Bridges

HWY 91/EVERETT Rmp over Front Avenue

Fair

Multnomah County, Oregon · At West End of Steel Br · Structure no. 02733B01WX00052

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
232 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,773
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 91/EVERETT Rmp over Front Avenue is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying HWY 91/EVERETT Rmp over Front Avenue in Multnomah County, Oregon. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 75 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 1,773 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,239 by 2030. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY 91/EVERETT Rmp
CrossesFront Avenue
LocationAt West End of Steel Br
RouteState Highway 99
CountyMultnomah County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.52577, -122.67071
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,773 (2022)
Projected traffic8,239 by 2030
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 91/EVERETT Rmp over Front Avenue built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is HWY 91/EVERETT Rmp over Front Avenue 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 HWY 91/EVERETT Rmp over Front Avenue carry?

About 1,773 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY 91/EVERETT Rmp over Front Avenue?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 91/EVERETT Rmp over Front Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.