US Bridges

Or 99W (hwy 001W) over Arthur Street

FairPosted for load

Multnomah County, Oregon · 0.6 MI S of Barbur Blvd · Structure no. 05194 01W 00141

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
575 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,583
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 99W (hwy 001W) over Arthur Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 99W (hwy 001W) over Arthur Street in Multnomah County, Oregon. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 18,583 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2042. The structure is 575 ft (175.3 m) long and 76 ft wide.

CarriesOr 99W (hwy 001W)
CrossesArthur Street
Location0.6 MI S of Barbur Blvd
RouteState Highway 99
StateOregon
Coordinates45.50369, -122.67774
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.2 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+10 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length575 ft (175.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.8 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,583 (2022)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 99W (hwy 001W) over Arthur Street built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 99W (hwy 001W) over Arthur Street 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Or 99W (hwy 001W) over Arthur Street carry?

About 18,583 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Or 99W (hwy 001W) over Arthur Street?

The structure is 575 ft (175.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Or 99W (hwy 001W) over Arthur Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.