Hawthorne Bridge over Water Ave to the River
FairPosted for loadMultnomah County, Oregon · Willamette Riv MP 13.2 · Structure no. 02757F
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 549 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,012
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hawthorne Bridge over Water Ave to the River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hawthorne Bridge over Water Ave to the River in Multnomah County, Oregon. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 27,012 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,587 by 2025. The structure is 549 ft (167.3 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hawthorne Bridge over Water Ave to the River built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hawthorne Bridge over Water Ave to the River 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 Hawthorne Bridge over Water Ave to the River carry?
About 27,012 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Hawthorne Bridge over Water Ave to the River?
The structure is 549 ft (167.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns Hawthorne Bridge over Water Ave to the River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.