US Bridges

Barbur Blvd over HWY 91

Fair

Multnomah County, Oregon · 2.0 MI S Portland Cc · Structure no. 05195B01W 00198

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,466
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barbur Blvd over HWY 91 is a concrete frame carrying Barbur Blvd over HWY 91 in Multnomah County, Oregon. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 26,466 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,213 by 2030. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 323 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBarbur Blvd
CrossesHWY 91
Location2.0 MI S Portland Cc
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMultnomah County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.4956, -122.6779
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating11.5 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width323 ft (98.5 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,466 (2010)
Projected traffic38,213 by 2030
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
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$171,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Barbur Blvd over HWY 91 built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barbur Blvd over HWY 91 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 Barbur Blvd over HWY 91 carry?

About 26,466 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Barbur Blvd over HWY 91?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 323 ft wide.

Who owns Barbur Blvd over HWY 91?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.