US Bridges

Madison ST over Grand Av to Water Av WB

FairPosted for load

Multnomah County, Oregon · Wilamette Rv MP13.2 · Structure no. 02757B000000000

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,300 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
16,730
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madison ST over Grand Av to Water Av WB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Madison ST over Grand Av to Water Av WB in Multnomah County, Oregon. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 16,730 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,451 by 2025. The structure is 1,300 ft (396.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMadison ST
CrossesGrand Av to Water Av WB
LocationWilamette Rv MP13.2
RouteCity Street 9366
StateOregon
Coordinates45.51294, -122.66454
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans20
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,300 ft (396.2 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,730 (2020)
Projected traffic18,451 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Madison ST over Grand Av to Water Av WB built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Madison ST over Grand Av to Water Av WB 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 2023.

How much traffic does Madison ST over Grand Av to Water Av WB carry?

About 16,730 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Madison ST over Grand Av to Water Av WB?

The structure is 1,300 ft (396.2 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Madison ST over Grand Av to Water Av WB?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.